ZIP 73173 (Oklahoma City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73173: 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 in the 2000s to 86 in the 2010s.
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 888 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 73173 is I-40, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-44 (10), I-240 (3) and I-35 (3).
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 73173 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.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 11 |
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| He Bailey Spur | 1 |
| Melrose Ln | 1 |
| N 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 73173 at a glance
| Population | 4,780 |
| Density | 136 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,864 |
| Median home value | $360,687 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 73173
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73173?
888 truck crashes have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 319 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73173?
I-40 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73173 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73173?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73173?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73173 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
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 73173?
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.