ZIP 73487 (Tatums, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73487: 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 |
Carter County sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Carter County at a glance: +79% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (30) to the 2010s (54).
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
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73487 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-PINTO (1), SR-53 (1), SR-7 (1) and SR-76 (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 73487 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PINTO | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 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 73487 at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,250 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 73487
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73487?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 187 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73487?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Carter County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73487?
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 73487 compared with Oklahoma?
Carter County records 99.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73487?
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.