ZIP 65772 (Washburn, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65772: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Barry County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65772 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65772 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 65772 at a glance
| Population | 2,063 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,889 |
| Median home value | $190,120 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65772?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 185 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65772?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65772?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65772 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 65772?
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.