ZIP 73071 (Norman, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73071: 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. It runs above Oklahoma on morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleveland County at a glance: +119% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (39) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Police reported 888 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cleveland County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across 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 73071 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 120th Ave Se (1), CR-60TH Ave Se (1) and CR-72ND Ave Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73071 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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 73071 at a glance
| Population | 43,798 |
| Density | 725 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,007 |
| Median home value | $213,660 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 73071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73071?
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 73071?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73071?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73071?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73071 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 27.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73071?
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.