ZIP 73728 (Cherokee, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73728: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alfalfa 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 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alfalfa County compares with Oklahoma
Alfalfa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alfalfa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Alfalfa County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Alfalfa County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Alfalfa County has recorded 79 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 73728.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Alfalfa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73728 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alfalfa County.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alfalfa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alfalfa County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 16 |
| State Highway 8 | 6 |
| Sh-8 | 4 |
| Cr 720 | 3 |
| Sh-45 | 3 |
| State Highway 58 | 3 |
| County Road (Cr650) | 2 |
| Ok-11 | 2 |
ZIP 73728 at a glance
| Population | 1,904 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,417 |
| Median home value | $120,007 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Alfalfa 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +50% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +333% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -70% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73728
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73728?
Alfalfa County has had 79 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73728?
The worst month is August: 12.7% of truck crashes in Alfalfa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73728?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alfalfa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73728 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alfalfa County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73728?
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.