ZIP 65658 (Golden, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65658: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barry 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
13 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Missouri
Barry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Barry County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Barry County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% 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 65658 since 2015: SR-86 (2), SR-39 (1) and SR-76 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65658 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 37 | 98 |
| US-60 | 46 |
| Mo 39 | 40 |
| Mo 76 | 34 |
| Mo 86 | 20 |
| Mo 248 | 17 |
| Mo 112 | 8 |
| Rt Z | 6 |
ZIP 65658 at a glance
| Population | 1,262 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,641 |
| Median home value | $295,032 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -31% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +33% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65658
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65658?
Barry County has had 373 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65658?
September has the most truck crashes in Barry County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65658?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65658 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Barry County has 88.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65658?
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.