ZIP 65083 (Ulman, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65083: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Miller County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Miller County at a glance: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miller County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65083 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (3) and Sr-D (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65083 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 | 3 |
| 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 65083 at a glance
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 65083
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65083?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Miller County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 104 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65083?
Truck crashes in Miller County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65083?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Miller County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65083 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Miller County has 75.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65083?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.