ZIP 65216 (Columbia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65216: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Boone County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 578 people and killed 64.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65216 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-63 (6), Sr-B (1) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 38 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65216 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 17 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
| 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 65216 at a glance
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 2,079 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 65216
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65216?
Boone County has had 1,307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 64.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65216?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65216 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65216?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65216?
38 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65216 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Boone County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65216?
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.