ZIP 64440 (De Kalb, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Buchanan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Buchanan County: 1 in 60 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Buchanan County has recorded 895 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64440 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2), US-59 (2), Mason Rd (1), SR-45 (1) and Sr-A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64440 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
ZIP 64440 at a glance
| Population | 900 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,306 |
| Median home value | $184,683 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64440
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64440?
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (374 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64440?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64440?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64440 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 91.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64440?
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.