ZIP 73544 (Gould, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harmon 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harmon County compares with Oklahoma
Harmon County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harmon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harmon County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 52% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 10.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 74% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Harmon County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Harmon County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harmon County. They injured 6 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 143 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 21.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 10.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73544 happened on US-62 (2) and SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73544 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Harmon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harmon County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 13 |
| State Highway 30 | 3 |
| United States Highway 62 | 3 |
| E 1660 Rd | 2 |
| State Highway 9 | 2 |
| County Road 1710 | 1 |
| Cr 1610 | 1 |
| Sh 30 | 1 |
ZIP 73544 at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,250 |
| Median home value | $107,518 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Harmon 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +186% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73544
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73544?
28 truck crashes have been reported in Harmon County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73544?
September has the most truck crashes in Harmon County, 21.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73544?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harmon County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73544 compared with Oklahoma?
Harmon County records 110.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73544?
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.