ZIP 73548 (Hastings, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73548: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Cotton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Cotton County at a glance: 0.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cotton County. They injured 46 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 73548.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73548 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cotton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 73548 at a glance
| Population | 428 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73548
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73548?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cotton County (46 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73548?
August has the most truck crashes in Cotton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73548?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cotton County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73548 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Cotton County has 176.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73548?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.