ZIP 73540 (Faxon, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73540: 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 stands out for 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
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comanche County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73540 happened on CR-115 (1), CR-LEE Blvd (1) and Sw 82nd St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73540 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County.
- 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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-115 | 1 |
| CR-LEE Blvd | 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 73540 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,458 |
| Median home value | $211,537 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73540
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73540?
Comanche County has had 434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73540?
September has the most truck crashes in Comanche County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73540?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73540 compared with Oklahoma?
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 73540?
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.