ZIP 65201 (Columbia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Missouri
Boone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Boone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Boone County at a glance: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 578 people and killed 64.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65201 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-63 (6), Sr-B (1) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65201 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 12 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 599 |
| US-63 | 177 |
| Rt B | 40 |
| Mo 124 | 23 |
| Mo 163 | 22 |
| Mo 763 | 21 |
| US-63C | 18 |
| US-40 | 18 |
ZIP 65201 at a glance
| Population | 50,011 |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,113 |
| Median home value | $245,239 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 78 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -6% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 83 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 107 | +29% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65201
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65201?
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (578 injured, 64 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65201?
I-70 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65201 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65201?
June has the most truck crashes in Boone County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Boone County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65201 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65201?
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.