Zalma, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zalma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zalma and Bollinger County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bollinger County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bollinger County compares with Missouri
Bollinger County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bollinger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bollinger County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Bollinger County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bollinger County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Bollinger County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Zalma since 2015, this page uses Bollinger County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Zalma since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Zalma fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Bollinger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bollinger County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 51 | 24 |
| Mo 72 | 16 |
| Mo 34 | 5 |
| Rt K | 4 |
| Crd 924 | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt B | 2 |
| Rt C | 2 |
Zalma at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63787) | $46,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63787) | $134,759 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bollinger 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -33% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zalma
How many truck accidents are there in Zalma?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Bollinger County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Zalma?
The worst month is May: 16.0% of truck crashes in Bollinger County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Zalma?
Since 2015, Bollinger County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Zalma compared with Missouri?
Bollinger County records 62.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Zalma?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.