ZIP 64862 (Sarcoxie, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64862: 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 sits below Missouri 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).
ZIP 64862 at a glance: SR-96 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64862 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64862 is SR-96, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is March, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64862 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| I-44 | 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 64862 at a glance
| Population | 3,173 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,489 |
| Median home value | $135,785 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64862?
Jasper County has had 1,457 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64862?
NHTSA data shows SR-96 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64862 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64862?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64862?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64862 compare 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 64862?
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.