ZIP 73762 (Okarche, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Canadian 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 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Canadian County compares with Oklahoma
Canadian County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canadian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canadian County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Canadian County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Canadian County at a glance: 10.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Canadian County since 2015: 522 people were injured and 60 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 10.9% 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 73762 is US-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-248TH St Nw (2), SR-3 (2) and CR-234TH St Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 73762 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Canadian County.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Canadian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| CR-248TH St Nw | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-234TH St Nw | 1 |
| CR-840 | 1 |
| CR-N2820 | 1 |
| CR-NS2820 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canadian County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 531 |
| US-81 | 31 |
| S Morgan Rd | 29 |
| John Kilpatrick Tpke | 27 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| I-40Wb | 15 |
| I-40Eb | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 12 |
ZIP 73762 at a glance
| Population | 2,286 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,194 |
| Median home value | $263,384 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canadian 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 | 33 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | +68% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 108 | +93% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 120 | +12% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73762
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 73762?
1,274 truck crashes have been reported in Canadian County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 522 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73762?
US-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 73762 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 73762?
Truck crashes in Canadian County peak in February, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Canadian County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73762 compared with Oklahoma?
Canadian County records 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73762?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.