ZIP 73658 (Oakwood, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73658: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dewey 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dewey County compares with Oklahoma
Dewey County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dewey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dewey County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 360.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Dewey County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Dewey County: 10.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dewey County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-E0660 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73658 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dewey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 6 |
| CR-E0660 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dewey County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 49 |
| US-60 | 31 |
| US-183 | 26 |
| Sh-51 | 4 |
| United States Highway 270 | 4 |
| Ok-47 | 3 |
| Sh-34 | 3 |
| E 730 Rd | 2 |
ZIP 73658 at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,625 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dewey 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 | 7 | +119% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +118% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | -13% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73658
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73658?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dewey County (80 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73658?
Since 2015, US-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73658: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73658?
Truck crashes in Dewey County peak in October, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73658?
Since 2015, Dewey County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 73658 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dewey County has 360.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73658?
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.