ZIP 73042 (Gracemont, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caddo 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
2 of 370 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caddo County compares with Oklahoma
Caddo County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caddo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caddo County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Caddo County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Caddo County at a glance: 9.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 370 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caddo County. They injured 187 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73042 happened on CR-GRACEMONT (1) and US-281 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73042 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 9.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Caddo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GRACEMONT | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caddo County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 213 |
| US-281 | 9 |
| State Highway 58 | 9 |
| State Highway 152 | 7 |
| Sh-58 | 7 |
| Ok-58 | 7 |
| Sh-152 | 6 |
| I-44 | 5 |
ZIP 73042 at a glance
| Population | 1,009 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,556 |
| Median home value | $127,391 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caddo 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +59% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +52% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +5% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73042
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73042?
370 truck crashes have been reported in Caddo County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 187 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73042?
Truck crashes in Caddo County peak in June, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73042?
Since 2015, Caddo County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73042 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Caddo County has 130.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73042?
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.