ZIP 73568 (Temple, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73568: 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
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 |
Cotton County has lower values than Oklahoma for 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).
What stands out in Cotton County: 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
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73568 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73568 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% 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
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 Cotton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
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 73568 at a glance
| Population | 1,144 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,737 |
| Median home value | $54,961 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73568
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73568?
Cotton County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73568?
August has the most truck crashes in Cotton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73568?
Since 2015, Cotton County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73568 compare with Oklahoma?
Cotton County records 176.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73568?
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.