ZIP 73938 (Forgan, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73938: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaver 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
0 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaver County compares with Oklahoma
Beaver County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaver County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Beaver County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Beaver County: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Beaver County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.3% 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 73938 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-NS126 (1), US-270 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaver County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73938 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NS126 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 54 |
| US-270 | 31 |
| US-64 | 14 |
| US-412 | 7 |
| Sh-23 | 6 |
| Ok-3 | 5 |
| United States 270 | 5 |
| Ok-23 | 4 |
ZIP 73938 at a glance
| Population | 728 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $112,542 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaver 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +14% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73938
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73938?
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaver County (75 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73938?
Truck crashes in Beaver County peak in August, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 73938?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaver County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 73938 compare with Oklahoma?
Beaver County records 273.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 73938?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.