ZIP 65013 (Belle, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65013: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maries 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
0 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maries County compares with Missouri
Maries County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maries County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maries County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Maries County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maries County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Maries County. They injured 47 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% 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 65013 since 2015: SR-89 (1), Sr-B (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maries County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65013 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Maries County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maries County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 49 |
| Mo 133 | 23 |
| Mo 28 | 14 |
| Mo 42 | 14 |
| Mo 68 | 12 |
| Rt H | 2 |
| Co Mo133 To Mo42 | 1 |
| Crd Maries 424 | 1 |
ZIP 65013 at a glance
| Population | 3,137 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,212 |
| Median home value | $222,936 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maries 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +19% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65013
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65013?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maries County (47 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65013?
June has the most truck crashes in Maries County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65013?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Maries County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65013 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 127.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maries County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65013?
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.