ZIP 73442 (Loco, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stephens 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
8 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Oklahoma
Stephens County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Stephens County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Stephens County at a glance: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 257 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stephens County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73442 since 2015: CR-PINTO (2) and SR-53 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73442 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PINTO | 2 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| Sh-7 | 15 |
| State Highway 7 | 13 |
| SR-81 | 13 |
| Sh-29 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 8 |
| State Highway 29 | 7 |
| Ok-29 | 5 |
ZIP 73442 at a glance
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,292 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +82% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +109% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73442
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73442?
Stephens County has had 257 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 162 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73442?
September has the most truck crashes in Stephens County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73442?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Stephens County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73442 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephens County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73442?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.