ZIP 65037 (Gravois Mills, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
6 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Missouri
Morgan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Morgan County at a glance: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 88 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% 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 65037 happened on SR-5 (1), Sr-M (1) and Sr-Tt (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65037 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 49 |
| Mo 52 | 48 |
| US-50 | 26 |
| Mo 135 | 17 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Rt D | 9 |
| Rt Aa | 7 |
| Rt J | 3 |
ZIP 65037 at a glance
| Population | 5,244 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,360 |
| Median home value | $279,903 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +44% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 65037
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65037?
223 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 88 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65037?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65037?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65037 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Morgan County records 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65037?
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.