ZIP 64497 (Weatherby, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64497: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Missouri
DeKalb County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, DeKalb County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for DeKalb County: 1 in 263 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 278 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64497 happened on I-35 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64497 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 8.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 192 |
| Is 35 | 25 |
| Mo 31 | 8 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Mo 6 | 5 |
| Rp 3653 | 4 |
| Rp 3667 | 4 |
ZIP 64497 at a glance
| Population | 488 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,250 |
| Median home value | $230,311 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +127% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64497
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64497?
278 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64497?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64497?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64497 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 242.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64497?
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.