ZIP 64778 (Richards, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64778: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vernon 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
0 of 293 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vernon County compares with Missouri
Vernon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vernon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vernon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Vernon County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Vernon County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 293 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vernon County. They injured 130 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% 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 64778 happened on US-54 (2) and CR-300 Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Vernon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64778 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vernon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
| CR-300 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vernon County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 135 |
| US-54 | 58 |
| Lp 49 | 7 |
| Rt T | 7 |
| Mo 43 | 6 |
| Rt Bb | 6 |
| Rt K | 6 |
| Rt B | 5 |
ZIP 64778 at a glance
| Population | 422 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,737 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vernon 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 | 17 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +33% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64778
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64778?
Vernon County has had 293 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64778?
The worst month is May: 10.2% of truck crashes in Vernon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64778?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Vernon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64778 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Vernon County has 135.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64778?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.