ZIP 63434 (Bethel, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
1 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
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 |
Shelby County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shelby County: 22.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 32 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63434 happened on SR-156 (1) and Sr-Bb (1); no road leads clearly.
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 ZIP 63434 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 1 |
| Sr-Bb | 1 |
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 |
ZIP 63434 at a glance
| Population | 731 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,625 |
| Median home value | $90,609 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63434?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (32 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63434?
The worst month is June: 11.1% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63434?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63434 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 216.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63434?
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.