ZIP 64874 (Wheaton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64874: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barry 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
13 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Missouri
Barry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Barry County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Barry County at a glance: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Barry County has recorded 373 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% 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 64874 since 2015: SR-37 (1) and SR-86 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64874 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 37 | 98 |
| US-60 | 46 |
| Mo 39 | 40 |
| Mo 76 | 34 |
| Mo 86 | 20 |
| Mo 248 | 17 |
| Mo 112 | 8 |
| Rt Z | 6 |
ZIP 64874 at a glance
| Population | 509 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,906 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -31% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +33% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 64874
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64874?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64874?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64874?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64874 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64874?
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.