ZIP 65203 (Columbia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65203: 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 |
Boone County sits below Missouri 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.
The headline for Boone County: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 578 people were injured and 64 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65203 is I-70, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-63 (6) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65203 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 16 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| US-40 | 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 65203 at a glance
| Population | 61,539 |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,960 |
| Median home value | $352,067 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 65203
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65203?
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 65203?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65203 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65203?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65203?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65203 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Boone County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65203?
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.