ZIP 63439 (Emden, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63439: 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
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 |
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.
Shelby County at a glance: 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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63439 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63439 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
ZIP 63439 at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,242 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 63439
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63439?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63439?
June has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63439?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Shelby County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63439 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 63439?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.