ZIP 73117 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73117: 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 sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oklahoma County: +127% yearly reported truck crashes went from 239 in the 2000s to 542 in the 2010s.
Overview
Oklahoma County has recorded 5,962 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,245 people injured and 105 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73117 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-44 (14), I-35 (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.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73117 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 17 |
| I-44 | 14 |
| I-35 | 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 73117 at a glance
| Population | 6,225 |
| Density | 373 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $23,413 |
| Median home value | $138,870 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 73117
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73117?
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oklahoma County (2,245 injured, 105 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73117?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73117: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73117?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 104 reported crashes in Oklahoma County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73117 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Oklahoma County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73117?
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.