ZIP 73074 (Paoli, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73074: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garvin 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
8 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garvin County compares with Oklahoma
Garvin County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garvin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garvin County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Garvin County sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Garvin County at a glance: +101% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (26) to the 2010s (51).
Overview
Garvin County has recorded 644 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 73074 is I-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Royal Oaks Rd (1), SR-74 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73074 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Garvin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| Royal Oaks Rd | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garvin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 316 |
| Sh-29 | 23 |
| US-177 | 21 |
| Sh-76 | 20 |
| Sh-19 | 19 |
| Ok-29 | 10 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| State Highway 29 | 9 |
ZIP 73074 at a glance
| Population | 1,208 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,088 |
| Median home value | $141,300 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garvin 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 | 14 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +85% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +101% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73074
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73074?
644 truck crashes have been reported in Garvin County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 243 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 73074?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73074: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73074?
February has the most truck crashes in Garvin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73074?
Since 2015, Garvin County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73074 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 230.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garvin County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73074?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.