ZIP 73542 (Frederick, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73542: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tillman 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tillman County compares with Oklahoma
Tillman County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tillman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tillman County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 69% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Tillman County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tillman County: September worst month: 25.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tillman County. They injured 25 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 25.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73542 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (1) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Tillman County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73542 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tillman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tillman County) |
|---|---|
| Sh-5 | 6 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| County Road (Ns 219) | 2 |
| County Road (Ew 1830) | 1 |
| County Road (Ew 185) | 1 |
| County Road (Ew 1900) | 1 |
ZIP 73542 at a glance
| Population | 4,092 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,734 |
| Median home value | $91,492 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Tillman 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +74% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -50% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73542
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73542?
28 truck crashes have been reported in Tillman County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73542?
September has the most truck crashes in Tillman County, 25.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73542?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Tillman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73542 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tillman County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73542?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.