ZIP 73055 (Marlow, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stephens 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 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Oklahoma
Stephens County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Stephens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stephens County: 1 in 29 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 257 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stephens County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73055 since 2015: SR-29 (1), SR-7 (1), SR-7C (1) and US-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73055 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| Sh-7 | 15 |
| State Highway 7 | 13 |
| SR-81 | 13 |
| Sh-29 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 8 |
| State Highway 29 | 7 |
| Ok-29 | 5 |
ZIP 73055 at a glance
| Population | 10,064 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,991 |
| Median home value | $165,452 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +82% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +109% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -18% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73055
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73055?
Since 2015, 257 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stephens County (162 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73055?
Truck crashes in Stephens County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73055?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stephens County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73055 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stephens County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73055?
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.