ZIP 65053 (Lohman, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65053: 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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cole County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 452 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cole County. They injured 152 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% 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 65053 happened on Sr-C (2), US-54 (2) and SR-179 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65053 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-C | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 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 65053 at a glance
| Population | 1,813 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,870 |
| Median home value | $353,210 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 65053
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65053?
Cole County has had 452 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65053?
Truck crashes in Cole County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65053?
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 65053 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cole County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65053?
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.