ZIP 65233 (Boonville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65233: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cooper 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 of 647 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cooper County compares with Missouri
Cooper County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cooper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cooper County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 305.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Cooper County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cooper County at a glance: 1 in 286 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cooper County. They injured 225 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65233 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (1), SR-98 (1) and Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65233 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooper County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cooper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cooper County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 534 |
| Mo 5 | 33 |
| Rt B | 12 |
| Mo 87 | 9 |
| Mo 179 | 6 |
| Cst Ashley Rd | 4 |
| Mo 135 | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
ZIP 65233 at a glance
| Population | 10,640 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,320 |
| Median home value | $210,564 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cooper 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 | 36 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 53 | +47% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65233
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65233?
Cooper County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65233?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65233 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65233?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cooper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65233?
Since 2015, Cooper County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65233 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cooper County has 305.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65233?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.