ZIP 73159 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73159: 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.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +127% yearly reported truck crashes went from 239 in the 2000s to 542 in the 2010s.
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73159 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-44 (13), I-35 (10) and I-240 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
104 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
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 73159 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.
- 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
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 | 18 |
| I-44 | 13 |
| I-35 | 10 |
| I-240 | 4 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| Melrose Ln | 1 |
| N Bryant Ave | 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 73159 at a glance
| Population | 31,447 |
| Density | 887 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,642 |
| Median home value | $158,364 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 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 73159
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73159?
Oklahoma County has had 5,962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,245 people and killing 105.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73159?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73159 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73159?
June has the most truck crashes in Oklahoma County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73159?
Garbage trucks were involved in 104 reported crashes in Oklahoma County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73159 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oklahoma County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73159?
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.