ZIP 73801 (Woodward, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodward 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
3 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodward County compares with Oklahoma
Woodward County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodward County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Woodward County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Woodward County: December worst month: 12.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Woodward County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73801 happened on None (1), SR-15 (1), SR-34 (1) and US-412 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73801 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Woodward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| None | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodward County) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 54 |
| US-412 | 19 |
| US-270 | 18 |
| Oklahoma Ave | 7 |
| Sh-34 | 6 |
| United States 183 | 5 |
| Ok-34 | 4 |
| State Highway 15 | 4 |
ZIP 73801 at a glance
| Population | 14,892 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,877 |
| Median home value | $169,967 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodward 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +63% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | -26% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 73801?
Woodward County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73801?
Truck crashes in Woodward County peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73801?
Since 2015, Woodward County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73801 compared with Oklahoma?
Woodward County records 81.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73801?
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.