ZIP 73527 (Cache, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73527: 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. It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Comanche County: 1 in 37 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.7%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Comanche County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 16 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73527 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-115 (1), CR-LEE Blvd (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 73527 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| CR-115 | 1 |
| CR-LEE Blvd | 1 |
| Sw 52nd St | 1 |
| Sw 82nd 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 73527 at a glance
| Population | 5,109 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,526 |
| Median home value | $194,825 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73527
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73527?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comanche County (217 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 73527?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73527 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73527?
Truck crashes in Comanche County peak in September, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73527?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Comanche County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73527 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Comanche County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73527?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.