ZIP 65438 (Birch Tree, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shannon 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
1 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shannon County compares with Missouri
Shannon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shannon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shannon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Shannon 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shannon County: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 102 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shannon County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65438 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65438 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Shannon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shannon County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 19 | 25 |
| Mo 106 | 3 |
| Mo 99 | 3 |
| Rt T | 2 |
| Rt Y | 2 |
| Crd 412 | 1 |
| Crd 451 | 1 |
ZIP 65438 at a glance
| Population | 2,363 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,028 |
| Median home value | $115,682 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shannon 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65438
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65438?
Shannon County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65438?
The worst month is June: 14.7% of truck crashes in Shannon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65438?
Since 2015, Shannon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65438 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shannon County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65438?
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.