ZIP 73036 (El Reno, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Canadian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Canadian County compares with Oklahoma
Canadian County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canadian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canadian County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Canadian County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Canadian County: 10.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Canadian County has recorded 1,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: US-81 (3), I-44 (1) and S Shepard Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73036 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Canadian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| US-81 | 3 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| S Shepard Ave | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canadian County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 531 |
| US-81 | 31 |
| S Morgan Rd | 29 |
| John Kilpatrick Tpke | 27 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| I-40Wb | 15 |
| I-40Eb | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 12 |
ZIP 73036 at a glance
| Population | 21,387 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,915 |
| Median home value | $171,161 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canadian County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | +68% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 108 | +93% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 120 | +12% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73036?
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Canadian County (522 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73036?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73036: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73036?
February has the most truck crashes in Canadian County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73036?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Canadian County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73036 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Canadian County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73036?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.