ZIP 74724 (Bethel, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74724: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCurtain 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 417 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCurtain County compares with Oklahoma
McCurtain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCurtain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
McCurtain County sits below Oklahoma on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in McCurtain County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
McCurtain County has recorded 417 truck crashes since 2015, with 230 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74724 since 2015: US-259 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74724 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCurtain County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McCurtain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCurtain County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 86 |
| US-70 | 63 |
| Sh-3 | 27 |
| Ok-3 | 16 |
| State Highway 3 | 13 |
| Sh-98 | 11 |
| United States 259 | 11 |
| United States 70 | 10 |
ZIP 74724 at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,583 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCurtain 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 | 23 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +18% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +47% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | -16% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74724
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74724?
McCurtain County has had 417 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74724?
December has the most truck crashes in McCurtain County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74724?
Since 2015, McCurtain County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74724 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCurtain County has 126.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74724?
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.