ZIP 64857 (Purcell, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64857: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jasper County at a glance: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,457 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64857 since 2015: SR-171 (3), SR-96 (3), Sr-Yy (3), SR-249 (2) and Sr-M (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is March, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64857 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jasper County.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
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-171 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| Sr-M | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE 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 64857 at a glance
| Population | 396 |
| Density | 255 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $89,477 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64857
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64857?
1,457 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 579 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64857?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64857?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64857 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64857?
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.