ZIP 65039 (Hartsburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Missouri
Boone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Boone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Boone County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 578 people and killed 64.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65039 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (2) and SR-179 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65039 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 8.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 599 |
| US-63 | 177 |
| Rt B | 40 |
| Mo 124 | 23 |
| Mo 163 | 22 |
| Mo 763 | 21 |
| US-63C | 18 |
| US-40 | 18 |
ZIP 65039 at a glance
| Population | 3,076 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,714 |
| Median home value | $398,251 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 78 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -6% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 83 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 107 | +29% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 107. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65039
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65039?
Boone County has had 1,307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 64.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65039?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65039?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65039 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65039?
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.