ZIP 73523 (Altus Afb, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73523: 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73523 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-283 (2) and CR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 |
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 73523 at a glance
| Population | 243 |
| Density | 339 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 73523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73523?
Jackson County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73523?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73523?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73523 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73523?
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.