ZIP 74936 (Gans, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74936: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sequoyah 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sequoyah County compares with Oklahoma
Sequoyah County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sequoyah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sequoyah County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sequoyah County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sequoyah County at a glance: 9.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Sequoyah County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74936 is I-40, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (2), S 4670 Rd (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74936 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sequoyah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| S 4670 Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sequoyah County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 254 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| US-59 | 18 |
| United States Highway 64 | 14 |
| Interstate 40, | 6 |
| SR-64 | 5 |
| Sh-101 | 5 |
| I-40 West | 4 |
ZIP 74936 at a glance
| Population | 1,330 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,336 |
| Median home value | $148,978 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sequoyah 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +45% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74936
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74936?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequoyah County (166 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74936?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74936: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74936?
Truck crashes in Sequoyah County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74936?
Since 2015, Sequoyah County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74936 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Sequoyah County has 105.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74936?
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.