ZIP 73142 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73142: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +127% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (239) to the 2010s (542).
Overview
Police reported 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oklahoma County since 2015: 2,245 people were injured and 105 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73142 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-3 (3), SR-4 (3) and SR-74 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 104 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73142 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oklahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Melrose Ln | 1 |
| N Morgan Rd | 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 73142 at a glance
| Population | 17,548 |
| Density | 869 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,818 |
| Median home value | $365,018 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 73142
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73142?
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 73142?
I-44 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73142 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73142?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73142?
104 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73142 compared with Oklahoma?
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 73142?
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.