ZIP 73718 (Ames, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73718: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Major 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Major County compares with Oklahoma
Major County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Major County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Major County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Major County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Major County: 8.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Major County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
SR-51 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 73718 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (3) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73718 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Major County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 5 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Major County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 35 |
| US-60 | 18 |
| US-281 | 14 |
| Sh-58 | 7 |
| Sh-8 | 6 |
| US-270 | 5 |
| United States Highway 60 | 4 |
| Ok-8 | 3 |
ZIP 73718 at a glance
| Population | 518 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $130,790 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Major 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +78% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +35% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73718
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73718?
Major County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73718?
Since 2015, SR-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73718: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73718?
August has the most truck crashes in Major County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73718?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Major County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73718 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 156.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Major County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 73718?
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.