ZIP 65076 (Saint Thomas, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65076: 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
Since 2015, 452 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cole County. They injured 152 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
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%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65076 since 2015: US-54 (2) and Sr-M (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65076 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
| Sr-M | 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 65076 at a glance
| Population | 515 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,333 |
| Median home value | $216,450 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 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 65076
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65076?
Since 2015, 452 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cole County (152 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65076?
Truck crashes in Cole County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65076?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cole County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65076 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cole County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65076?
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.