ZIP 73048 (Hydro, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73048: 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 |
Caddo County has lower values than Oklahoma for 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.
The headline for Caddo County: 9.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
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
June has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73048 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 9.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Caddo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
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 73048 at a glance
| Population | 2,149 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,000 |
| Median home value | $174,938 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 73048
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73048?
Caddo County has had 370 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 187 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73048?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73048 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73048?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Caddo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Caddo County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73048 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Caddo County has 130.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73048?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.