ZIP 73461 (Wapanucka, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnston 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
1 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnston County compares with Oklahoma
Johnston County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnston County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Johnston County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Johnston County: 15.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnston County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73461 since 2015: SR-7 (2) and SR-48 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73461 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnston County) |
|---|---|
| Ok-48 | 17 |
| Sh-48 | 11 |
| State Highway 48 | 8 |
| Ok-1 | 7 |
| SR-48 | 6 |
| State Highway 7 | 4 |
| Ok-48A | 3 |
| Ok-78 | 3 |
ZIP 73461 at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,464 |
| Median home value | $124,538 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnston 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +58% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | +48% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73461
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73461?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Johnston County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 70 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73461?
Truck crashes in Johnston County peak in August, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73461?
Since 2015, Johnston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73461 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnston County has 99.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73461?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.