ZIP 65101 (Jefferson City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65101: 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).
ZIP 65101 at a glance: US-54 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65101 since 2015.
Overview
Cole County has recorded 452 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65101 is US-54, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-179 (1), Sr-C (1) and Sr-M (1).
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 65101 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-179 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-63 | 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 65101 at a glance
| Population | 28,793 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,807 |
| Median home value | $243,200 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65101?
452 truck crashes have been reported in Cole County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65101?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65101?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cole County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Cole County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65101 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cole County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65101?
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.