ZIP 73730 (Covington, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garfield 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
2 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garfield County compares with Oklahoma
Garfield County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garfield County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Garfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Garfield County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Garfield County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73730 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 22 |
| US-60 | 14 |
| US-412 | 14 |
| E Maine | 14 |
| US-81 | 13 |
| E Owen K Garriott Rd | 9 |
| E Hwy 412 | 8 |
| Sh-74 | 7 |
ZIP 73730 at a glance
| Population | 598 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,875 |
| Median home value | $189,378 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garfield 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | +220% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | -36% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73730
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73730?
371 truck crashes have been reported in Garfield County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 184 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73730?
Truck crashes in Garfield County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73730?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garfield County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73730 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 55.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garfield County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73730?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.