ZIP 73531 (Devol, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73531: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cotton 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
1 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cotton County compares with Oklahoma
Cotton County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cotton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cotton County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 176.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cotton County sits below Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Cotton County: 0.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cotton County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73531 since 2015: I-44 (1) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73531 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cotton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cotton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cotton County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 41 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) | 3 |
| Interstate 44 (E/B Lanes) | 3 |
| Ok-65 | 3 |
| US-277 | 3 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Tpke) | 2 |
| Interstate 44 (W/B Lanes) | 2 |
ZIP 73531 at a glance
| Population | 368 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,375 |
| Median home value | $185,262 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cotton 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +94% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +147% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73531
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73531?
Cotton County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73531?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Cotton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73531?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cotton County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73531 compared with Oklahoma?
Cotton County records 176.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73531?
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.