Hargo Corporation's delivery truck was completely destroyed in an accident. At the date of the accident, the adjusted basis was $$18,000.$ The fair value before the accident was $$15,000$ and the fair value after the accident was zero. The insurance company paid $$14,000$ for the destroyed truck. As a result of this accident, Hargo should report which of the following?

A$.$ A casualty loss deduction of $$1,000$

B$.$ A casualty loss deduction of $$4,000$

C$.$ A casualty loss deduction of $$15,000$

D$.$ A casualty loss deduction of $$18,000$