ZIP 73072 (Norman, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73072: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleveland County at a glance: +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
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73072 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-44 (3), CR-60TH Ave Se (1) and N I-35 Service Rd (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 73072 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| I-44 | 3 |
| CR-60TH Ave Se | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 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 73072 at a glance
| Population | 50,881 |
| Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,546 |
| Median home value | $306,647 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 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 73072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73072?
Cleveland County has had 888 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73072?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73072?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cleveland County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73072 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 73072?
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.