ZIP 74831 (Byars, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74831: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McClain 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 789 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McClain County compares with Oklahoma
McClain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McClain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McClain County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
McClain County at a glance: 1 in 370 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 789 crashes involving commercial trucks in McClain County since 2015: 370 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74831 since 2015: SR-3W (2), US-177 (2) and SR-19 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74831 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McClain County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McClain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3W | 2 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McClain County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 379 |
| SR-62 | 22 |
| SR-9 | 21 |
| I-44 | 20 |
| US-177 | 13 |
| I-35 North | 13 |
| Sh-74 | 11 |
| State Highway 76 | 10 |
ZIP 74831 at a glance
| Population | 743 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $137,815 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McClain 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +45% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 62 | +120% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 71 | +16% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74831
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74831?
Since 2015, 789 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McClain County (370 injured, 36 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74831?
Truck crashes in McClain County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74831?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McClain County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74831 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
McClain County records 154.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74831?
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.