ZIP 65082 (Tuscumbia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miller 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 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Missouri
Miller County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Miller County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Miller County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Miller County has recorded 213 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65082 happened on SR-17 (2) and Sr-D (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65082 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 7.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| Sr-D | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 70 |
| Mo 42 | 23 |
| Mo 52 | 20 |
| Mo 17 | 18 |
| Bu 54 | 9 |
| Cst Bagnell Dam Blvd | 8 |
| Mo 87 | 4 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
ZIP 65082 at a glance
| Population | 1,165 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,260 |
| Median home value | $185,254 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65082
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65082?
Miller County has had 213 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65082?
Truck crashes in Miller County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65082?
Since 2015, Miller County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65082 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miller County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65082?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.