ZIP 73134 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73134: 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.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73134 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (6), SR-74 (3) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 104 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73134 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-44 | 7 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| I-344 | 1 |
| N Rockwell Ave | 1 |
| Nw 178th St | 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 73134 at a glance
| Population | 7,522 |
| Density | 663 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,307 |
| Home ownership | 14% |
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 73134
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73134?
Oklahoma County has had 5,962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,245 people and killing 105.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73134?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73134 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73134?
The worst month is June: 9.8% of truck crashes in Oklahoma County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73134?
104 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73134 compare with Oklahoma?
Oklahoma County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73134?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.