ZIP 73434 (Foster, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stephens 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
8 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Oklahoma
Stephens County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Stephens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stephens County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 257 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stephens County. They injured 162 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73434 happened on SR-76 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73434 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| Sh-7 | 15 |
| State Highway 7 | 13 |
| SR-81 | 13 |
| Sh-29 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 8 |
| State Highway 29 | 7 |
| Ok-29 | 5 |
ZIP 73434 at a glance
| Population | 574 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,214 |
| Median home value | $239,873 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +82% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +109% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73434?
Stephens County has had 257 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 162 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73434?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Stephens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 73434?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Stephens County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 73434 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Stephens County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73434?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.