ZIP 73160 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland 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
9 of 888 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with Oklahoma
Cleveland County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cleveland County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cleveland County: +119% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (39) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 888 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73160 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (9), I-44 (6) and I-240 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73160 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 13 |
| I-35 | 9 |
| I-44 | 6 |
| I-240 | 4 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| S I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| S May Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 308 |
| I-44 | 24 |
| Interstate 35 North | 15 |
| N Flood Ave | 13 |
| I-35 South | 10 |
| W Tecumseh Rd | 9 |
| W Main St | 9 |
| Sw 134Th St | 9 |
ZIP 73160 at a glance
| Population | 62,690 |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,491 |
| Median home value | $202,078 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 26 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +53% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | -11% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73160?
Cleveland County has had 888 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73160?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73160: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73160?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73160?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73160 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 27.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleveland County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73160?
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.