ZIP 73128 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73128: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oklahoma County: +127% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (239) to the 2010s (542).
Overview
Oklahoma County has recorded 5,962 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,245 people injured and 105 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73128 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-44 (11), I-240 (3) and I-35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
104 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73128 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 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 | 15 |
| I-44 | 11 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| Melrose Ln | 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 73128 at a glance
| Population | 6,281 |
| Density | 330 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,241 |
| Median home value | $200,550 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 198 a year in the 1990s and 541 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73128?
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oklahoma County (2,245 injured, 105 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73128?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73128 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73128?
The worst month is June: 9.8% of truck crashes in Oklahoma County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73128?
Since 2015, Oklahoma County has reported 104 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73128 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73128?
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.