ZIP 73075 (Pauls Valley, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73075: 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 runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Garvin County: +101% yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 in the 2000s to 51 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garvin County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73075 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Royal Oaks Rd (1), SR-29 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73075 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment 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 | 5 |
| Royal Oaks Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 73075 at a glance
| Population | 9,383 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,540 |
| Median home value | $133,610 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 73075
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73075?
Garvin County has had 644 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 73075?
I-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73075 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73075?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Garvin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73075?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Garvin County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73075 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
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 73075?
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.