Shelbina, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelbina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shelbina and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Shelby County compares with Missouri
Shelby County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 216.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 55% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Shelby County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shelby County: 22.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Shelbina since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Shelbina.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Shelbina fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 125 |
| Mo 151 | 6 |
| Mo 15 | 4 |
| Rt H | 4 |
| Crd 255 | 1 |
| Crd 302 | 1 |
| Crd 401 | 1 |
| Cst Center St | 1 |
Shelbina at a glance
| Population | 1,563 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 669 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63468) | $45,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63468) | $96,407 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -46% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +166% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 14 | +45% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shelbina
How many truck crashes happen in Shelbina?
Shelby County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shelbina?
June has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelbina?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Shelbina compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 216.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shelbina?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.