ZIP 73090 (Union City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73090: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Canadian 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 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Canadian County compares with Oklahoma
Canadian County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canadian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canadian County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Canadian County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Canadian County: 10.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Canadian County has recorded 1,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73090 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (5), US-81 (5), I-44 (1), S Shepard Ave (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73090 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.9% 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
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 Canadian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-81 | 5 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| S Shepard Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canadian County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 531 |
| US-81 | 31 |
| S Morgan Rd | 29 |
| John Kilpatrick Tpke | 27 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| I-40Wb | 15 |
| I-40Eb | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 12 |
ZIP 73090 at a glance
| Population | 927 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,875 |
| Median home value | $187,481 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canadian 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 | 33 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | +68% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 108 | +93% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 120 | +12% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73090
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73090?
1,274 truck crashes have been reported in Canadian County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 522 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73090?
Truck crashes in Canadian County peak in February, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73090?
Since 2015, Canadian County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73090 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Canadian County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73090?
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.