ZIP 65040 (Henley, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cole 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
14 of 452 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cole County compares with Missouri
Cole County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cole County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Cole County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cole County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 452 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cole County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65040 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65040 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cole County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 97 |
| US-50 | 83 |
| Rt B | 31 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Mo 179 | 23 |
| Cst Missouri Blvd | 22 |
| Cst W Truman Blvd | 9 |
| Cst Christy Dr | 7 |
ZIP 65040 at a glance
| Population | 1,468 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,167 |
| Median home value | $220,964 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cole 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 | 37 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -30% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +30% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65040?
452 truck crashes have been reported in Cole County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 152 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65040?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cole County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65040?
Since 2015, Cole County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65040 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cole County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65040?
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.