ZIP 73727 (Carrier, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73727: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Garfield County: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garfield County. They injured 184 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 73727 is US-60, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-720 (1), CR-N2740 (1) and SR-132 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-720 | 1 |
| CR-N2740 | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 73727 at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $159,934 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73727?
371 truck crashes have been reported in Garfield County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 184 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 73727?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73727: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 73727?
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 73727?
Since 2015, Garfield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73727 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 73727?
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.