ZIP 64459 (Helena, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64459: 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.
Andrew County at a glance: 16.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Andrew County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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). After it: SR-31 (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64459 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2017, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 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 64459 at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,808 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64459
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64459?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Andrew County (114 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64459?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64459 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64459?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Andrew County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64459?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Andrew County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64459 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Andrew County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64459?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.