ZIP 64453 (Gentry, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64453: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gentry 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
2 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gentry County compares with Missouri
Gentry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gentry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gentry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 34% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Gentry County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Gentry County: 9.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Gentry County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64453 happened on US-136 (2) and Sr-O (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64453 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gentry County.
- 32.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gentry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gentry County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Rt Z | 9 |
| US-169 | 6 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt H | 3 |
| Rt O | 3 |
| Rt Aa | 2 |
| Bu 136 | 1 |
ZIP 64453 at a glance
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,536 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gentry 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -57% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +64% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +34% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64453
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64453?
Gentry County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64453?
Truck crashes in Gentry County peak in September, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64453?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gentry County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64453 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Gentry County has 75.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64453?
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.