ZIP 73065 (Newcastle, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McClain 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 789 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McClain County compares with Oklahoma
McClain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McClain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, McClain County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
McClain County at a glance: 1 in 370 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
McClain County has recorded 789 truck crashes since 2015, with 370 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-44 (5), SR-37 (3) and I-240 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 McClain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-44 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I-240 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| He Bailey Spur | 1 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| Sunnylane Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McClain County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 379 |
| SR-62 | 22 |
| SR-9 | 21 |
| I-44 | 20 |
| US-177 | 13 |
| I-35 North | 13 |
| Sh-74 | 11 |
| State Highway 76 | 10 |
ZIP 73065 at a glance
| Population | 11,685 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,358 |
| Median home value | $248,669 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McClain 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +45% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 62 | +120% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 71 | +16% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73065?
789 truck crashes have been reported in McClain County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 370 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73065?
I-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73065 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73065?
Truck crashes in McClain County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73065?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McClain County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73065 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McClain County has 154.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73065?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.