ZIP 73069 (Norman, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland 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
9 of 888 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with Oklahoma
Cleveland County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cleveland County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cleveland County: +119% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (86 vs 39).
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 888 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-240 (2), CR-60TH Ave Se (1) and CR-72ND Ave Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73069 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| I-240 | 2 |
| CR-60TH Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-72ND Ave Se | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sunnylane Rd | 1 |
| Sw 19th St | 1 |
| W Franklin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 308 |
| I-44 | 24 |
| Interstate 35 North | 15 |
| N Flood Ave | 13 |
| I-35 South | 10 |
| W Tecumseh Rd | 9 |
| W Main St | 9 |
| Sw 134Th St | 9 |
ZIP 73069 at a glance
| Population | 28,462 |
| Density | 698 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,888 |
| Median home value | $233,794 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 26 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +53% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | -11% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73069
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73069?
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (319 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73069?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73069: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73069?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73069?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cleveland County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73069 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleveland County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73069?
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.