ZIP 73104 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oklahoma 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oklahoma County compares with Oklahoma
Oklahoma County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oklahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Oklahoma County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +127% yearly reported truck crashes went from 239 in the 2000s to 542 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County. They injured 2,245 people and killed 105.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). Next come I-35 (12), I-44 (12) and I-240 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 104 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73104 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oklahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 19 |
| I-35 | 12 |
| I-44 | 12 |
| I-240 | 4 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| I-344 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oklahoma County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 763 |
| I-35 | 666 |
| I-44 | 613 |
| I-240 | 175 |
| I-235 | 69 |
| I-35 North | 46 |
| I-40 East | 42 |
| I-40 West | 38 |
ZIP 73104 at a glance
| Population | 3,692 |
| Density | 908 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,042 |
| Median home value | $403,403 |
| Home ownership | 15% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oklahoma 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 | 198 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 239 | +20% | 6.7 |
| 2010s | 508 | +113% | 8.5 |
| 2020s | 541 | +7% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 198 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 541. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73104?
5,962 truck crashes have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,245 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73104?
I-40 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73104 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73104?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73104?
104 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73104 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oklahoma County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73104?
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.