ZIP 65439 (Bixby, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iron 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
5 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Missouri
Iron County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Iron County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Iron County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Iron County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65439 happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65439 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 32 | 44 |
| Mo 49 | 18 |
| Mo 21 | 12 |
| Rt Kk | 11 |
| Mo 72 | 6 |
| Rt C | 3 |
| Rt K | 3 |
| Rt D | 2 |
ZIP 65439 at a glance
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,492 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +15% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65439
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65439?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Iron County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 40 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65439?
The worst month is December: 13.4% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65439?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65439 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 110.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65439?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.