ZIP 73070 (Norman, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73070: 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).
The headline for Cleveland County: +119% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (39) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 888 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73070 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 120th Ave Se (1), CR-60TH Ave Se (1) and CR-72ND Ave Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73070 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| 120th Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-60TH Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-72ND Ave Se | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 73070 at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 464 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73070?
Cleveland County has had 888 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73070?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73070 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73070?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73070?
Since 2015, Cleveland County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73070 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 27.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73070?
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.