ZIP 65443 (Brinktown, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65443: 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. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Maries County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Maries County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65443 happened on SR-42 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maries County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65443 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maries County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Maries County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 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 65443 at a glance
| Population | 107 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65443
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65443?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Maries County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 47 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65443?
Truck crashes in Maries County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65443?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Maries County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65443 compare with Missouri?
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 65443?
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.