ZIP 65072 (Rocky Mount, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65072: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 88 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65072 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (1), Sr-M (1), Sr-Tt (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65072 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| US-54 | 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 65072 at a glance
| Population | 1,932 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Median home value | $371,531 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65072?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (88 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65072?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65072 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65072?
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.