ZIP 73541 (Fletcher, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73541: 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 |
Comanche County has lower values than Oklahoma for 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.
The headline for Comanche County: 1 in 37 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Comanche County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 73541 is US-277, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-44 (1) and SR-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73541 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-277; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-277 | 3 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 73541 at a glance
| Population | 3,257 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,420 |
| Median home value | $164,716 |
| 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. 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 73541
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73541?
Comanche County has had 434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73541?
US-277 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73541 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73541?
The worst month is September: 10.6% of truck crashes in Comanche County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73541?
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 73541 compared with Oklahoma?
Comanche County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73541?
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.