ZIP 64836 (Carthage, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64836: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Jasper County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64836: SR-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64836: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,457 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-44 (3), CR-190 (1) and CR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
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 64836 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 4 |
| I-44 | 3 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-80 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE Rd | 1 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| Sr-Bb | 1 |
| Sr-M | 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 64836 at a glance
| Population | 26,562 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,335 |
| Median home value | $161,603 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 118 a year in the 1990s and 124 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64836?
1,457 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 579 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64836?
Since 2015, SR-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64836: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64836?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64836?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64836 compare with Missouri?
Jasper County records 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64836?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.