ZIP 64830 (Alba, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Missouri
Jasper County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Jasper County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64830: SR-96 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 64830.
Overview
Police reported 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64830 is SR-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-171 (2), SR-249 (2) and Sr-M (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64830 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| Sr-M | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 431 |
| Mo 171 | 117 |
| Is 49 | 94 |
| Mo 66 | 67 |
| Mo 96 | 65 |
| Rt M | 53 |
| Mo 43 | 48 |
| Mo 249 | 42 |
ZIP 64830 at a glance
| Population | 624 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,510 |
| Median home value | $79,922 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 118 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 64 | -46% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 92 | +44% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 124 | +35% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 118 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64830?
Jasper County has had 1,457 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64830?
SR-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64830 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64830?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64830?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64830 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 98.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64830?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.