ZIP 65069 (Rhineland, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Missouri
Montgomery County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 349.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 435 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 470 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65069 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65069 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 4 |
| I-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 361 |
| Mo 19 | 35 |
| Mo 161 | 14 |
| Nor 70 | 6 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Ra Is70E Mineola | 4 |
| Rp 6789 | 4 |
| Mo 94 | 3 |
ZIP 65069 at a glance
| Population | 511 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $201,982 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 41 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65069
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65069?
470 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 150 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65069?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65069: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65069?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65069?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65069 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 349.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65069?
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.