ZIP 64436 (Cosby, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Andrew 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
3 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Andrew County compares with Missouri
Andrew County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Andrew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Andrew County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Andrew County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Andrew County: 16.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Police reported 246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Andrew County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-36 (2), I-229 (1) and I-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64436 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Andrew County.
- Look at alternatives to US-169 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- With 16.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2017 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Andrew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| I-229 | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Andrew County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 135 |
| US-71 | 26 |
| US-169 | 16 |
| Bu 71 | 9 |
| Mo 48 | 6 |
| Rp 5892 | 5 |
| Is 229 | 4 |
| Rt Dd | 3 |
ZIP 64436 at a glance
| Population | 873 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,500 |
| Median home value | $262,365 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Andrew 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | -27% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +23% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64436?
Andrew County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64436?
US-169 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64436 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64436?
January has the most truck crashes in Andrew County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64436?
Since 2015, Andrew County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64436 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Andrew County has 122.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64436?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.