ZIP 73521 (Altus, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
0 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Oklahoma
Jackson County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 85% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73521 happened on US-283 (2), CR-210 (1) and US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73521 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 2 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 30 |
| US-283 | 20 |
| State Highway 6 | 3 |
| United States Highway 62 | 3 |
| E County Road 159 | 2 |
| Hwy 62 (East Broadway) | 2 |
| S County Road 210 | 2 |
| Sh-6 | 2 |
ZIP 73521 at a glance
| Population | 20,155 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,887 |
| Median home value | $146,700 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -10% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73521
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73521?
Jackson County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73521?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73521?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73521 compared with Oklahoma?
Jackson County records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73521?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.