ZIP 65436 (Beulah, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phelps 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
6 of 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phelps County compares with Missouri
Phelps County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phelps County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phelps County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Phelps County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Phelps County: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phelps County. They injured 522 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65436 since 2015: Sr-J (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65436 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 1,000 |
| US-63 | 90 |
| Mo 68 | 23 |
| Mo 72 | 18 |
| Cst Bishop Ave | 11 |
| Cst Jefferson St | 9 |
| Mo 8 | 8 |
| Crd Dillion Outer Rd | 7 |
ZIP 65436 at a glance
| Population | 21 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phelps 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 | 50 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 58 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 73 | +24% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 121 | +67% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 121. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65436
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65436?
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phelps County (522 injured, 34 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65436?
Truck crashes in Phelps County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65436?
Since 2015, Phelps County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65436 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phelps County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65436?
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.