ZIP 65747 (Shell Knob, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stone 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
14 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stone County compares with Missouri
Stone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Stone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Stone County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Stone County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% 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 65747 happened on SR-86 (2), SR-39 (1) and SR-76 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65747 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stone 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 (Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 76 | 38 |
| Mo 13 | 34 |
| Mo 413 | 18 |
| Mo 86 | 14 |
| US-160 | 11 |
| Rt M | 9 |
| Mo 39 | 8 |
| Crd Joe Bald Rd | 5 |
ZIP 65747 at a glance
| Population | 4,016 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,060 |
| Median home value | $282,949 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stone 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -50% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +67% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 19 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65747
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65747?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Stone County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 91 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65747?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Stone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65747?
Since 2015, Stone County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65747 compare with Missouri?
Stone County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65747?
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.