ZIP 65230 (Armstrong, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65230: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Missouri
Howard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Howard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Howard County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 14 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65230 happened on SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65230 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.6% 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 240 | 7 |
| Mo 124 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| Mo 87 | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
ZIP 65230 at a glance
| Population | 591 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,607 |
| Median home value | $77,807 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +60% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65230
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65230?
Howard County has had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65230?
The worst month is October: 16.2% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Howard County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65230 compare with Missouri?
Howard County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65230?
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.