ZIP 65769 (Verona, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65769: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Barry County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Barry County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
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.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65769 is US-60, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65769 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
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 65769 at a glance
| Population | 2,409 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,829 |
| Median home value | $164,018 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65769
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65769?
Barry County has had 373 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65769?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65769: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65769?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65769?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barry County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65769 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65769?
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.