ZIP 64831 (Anderson, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64831: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDonald 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
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, McDonald County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McDonald County: −41% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (45) to the 2010s (27).
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonald County. They injured 133 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64831 happened on I-49 (1), SR-43 (1), SR-90 (1), Sr-C (1) and Sr-Dd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64831 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
ZIP 64831 at a glance
| Population | 6,206 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,254 |
| Median home value | $167,534 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64831
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64831?
McDonald County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64831?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in McDonald County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64831?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in McDonald County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64831 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDonald County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64831?
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.