ZIP 73079 (Pocasset, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grady 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
11 of 584 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grady County compares with Oklahoma
Grady County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grady County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grady County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Grady County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grady County: +191% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (25) to the 2010s (72).
Overview
Police reported 584 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grady County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-92 (2), CR-1300 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 Grady County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| CR-1300 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grady County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 75 |
| US-62 | 34 |
| I-44 | 34 |
| State Highway 19 | 21 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Tp) | 15 |
| E Sh 37 | 12 |
| Sh 37 | 10 |
| Sh-19 | 10 |
ZIP 73079 at a glance
| Population | 682 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,972 |
| Median home value | $176,249 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grady 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 25 | +43% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 62 | +151% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 43 | -31% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73079
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73079?
Since 2015, 584 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grady County (275 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 73079?
US-81 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73079 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73079?
Truck crashes in Grady County peak in June, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73079?
Since 2015, Grady County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73079 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Grady County has 94.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73079?
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.