ZIP 73436 (Gene Autry, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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
6 of 516 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Oklahoma
Carter County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Carter County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 73436: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73436: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 516 truck crashes since 2015, with 187 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 73436 is I-35, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-53 (2), US-177 (2) and CR-DICKSON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73436 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| CR-DICKSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-PRAIRIE Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 200 |
| Sh-53 | 29 |
| US-70 | 28 |
| Sh-76 | 12 |
| US-77 | 11 |
| US-177 | 10 |
| Ok-7 | 10 |
| Sh-7 | 7 |
ZIP 73436 at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 209 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 15 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 29 | +86% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | +90% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 42 | -22% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 42 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 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73436?
Since 2015, 516 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (187 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73436?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73436 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73436?
August has the most truck crashes in Carter County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73436?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73436 compared with Oklahoma?
Carter County records 99.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73436?
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.