ZIP 73659 (Putnam, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73659: 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 sits below Oklahoma on 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.
Dewey County at a glance: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dewey County. They injured 80 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73659 happened on CR-0860 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 73659 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dewey County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dewey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-0860 | 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 73659 at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,083 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73659
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73659?
Dewey County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73659?
Truck crashes in Dewey County peak in October, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73659?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Dewey County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73659 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dewey County has 360.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73659?
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.