ZIP 63965 (Van Buren, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63965: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Missouri
Carter County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Carter County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carter County: May 17.4% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63965 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63965 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 77 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Mo 21 | 2 |
| Rt J | 2 |
| Rt K | 2 |
| Crd Leuckell Dr | 1 |
| Pvt Nps Peavine Rd | 1 |
ZIP 63965 at a glance
| Population | 2,607 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,697 |
| Median home value | $171,123 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -44% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63965
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63965?
Carter County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 47 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63965?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in May, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63965?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63965 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 149.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63965?
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.