ZIP 73556 (Martha, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Oklahoma
Jackson County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 85% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-283 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73556 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73556 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-283 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 5.9% 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 3 |
| US-62 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 30 |
| US-283 | 20 |
| State Highway 6 | 3 |
| United States Highway 62 | 3 |
| E County Road 159 | 2 |
| Hwy 62 (East Broadway) | 2 |
| S County Road 210 | 2 |
| Sh-6 | 2 |
ZIP 73556 at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Median home value | $105,294 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73556
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73556?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73556?
NHTSA data shows US-283 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73556 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73556?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73556?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73556 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73556?
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.