ZIP 73052 (Lindsay, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garvin 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 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garvin County compares with Oklahoma
Garvin County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garvin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garvin County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Garvin County sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Garvin County at a glance: +101% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (26) to the 2010s (51).
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garvin County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73052 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garvin County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Garvin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garvin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 316 |
| Sh-29 | 23 |
| US-177 | 21 |
| Sh-76 | 20 |
| Sh-19 | 19 |
| Ok-29 | 10 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| State Highway 29 | 9 |
ZIP 73052 at a glance
| Population | 6,380 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,222 |
| Median home value | $176,590 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garvin 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +85% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +101% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73052
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73052?
644 truck crashes have been reported in Garvin County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 243 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73052?
Since 2015, SR-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73052: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73052?
February has the most truck crashes in Garvin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73052?
Since 2015, Garvin County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73052 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Garvin County records 230.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73052?
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.