ZIP 65708 (Monett, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65708: 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 has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65708 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 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 65708 at a glance
| Population | 12,869 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,827 |
| Median home value | $179,650 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 65708
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65708?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 185 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65708?
US-60 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65708 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65708?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65708?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Barry County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65708 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 65708?
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.