ZIP 73501 (Lawton, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Comanche 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
11 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comanche County compares with Oklahoma
Comanche County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comanche County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Comanche County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Comanche County: 1 in 37 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Comanche County. They injured 217 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73501 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-165 (1), SR-65 (1) and Sw 52nd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73501 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| CR-165 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| Sw 52nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 85 |
| US-62 | 27 |
| Sw Lee Blvd | 17 |
| Nw Cache Rd | 15 |
| US-277 | 11 |
| Se Lee Blvd | 10 |
| Nw Rogers Ln | 7 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) | 6 |
ZIP 73501 at a glance
| Population | 20,397 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,741 |
| Median home value | $135,051 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comanche 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +11% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | +105% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | -23% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73501?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 217 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 73501?
SR-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73501 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73501?
The worst month is September: 10.6% of truck crashes in Comanche County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73501?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Comanche County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73501 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Comanche County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73501?
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.