ZIP 73170 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73170: 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 sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleveland County at a glance: +119% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (39) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 319 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
4.7% 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 73170 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-35 (7), I-40 (6) and I-240 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73170 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| I-240 | 4 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| N May Ave | 1 |
| S Council Rd | 1 |
| S I-35 Service Rd | 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 73170 at a glance
| Population | 41,458 |
| Density | 762 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,688 |
| Median home value | $263,172 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 73170
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73170?
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 73170?
I-44 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73170 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73170?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73170?
Since 2015, Cleveland County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73170 compared 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 73170?
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.