ZIP 73165 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73165: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Cleveland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cleveland County: +119% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (86 vs 39).
Overview
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 319 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for 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 73165 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-35 (7), I-240 (3) and US-62 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73165 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| Ne 10th St | 1 |
| S I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| Se 15th St | 1 |
| Se Grand Blvd | 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 73165 at a glance
| Population | 8,357 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,434 |
| Median home value | $320,326 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73165
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73165?
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (319 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73165?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73165: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73165?
Truck crashes in Cleveland County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73165?
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 73165 compare with Oklahoma?
Cleveland County records 27.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73165?
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.