ZIP 65251 (Fulton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65251: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Callaway 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
11 of 924 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Callaway County compares with Missouri
Callaway County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Callaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Callaway County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Callaway County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 65251 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65251 since 2015.
Overview
Callaway County has recorded 924 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
9.5% 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 65251 is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-325 (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65251 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Callaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-325 | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Callaway County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 535 |
| US-54 | 163 |
| US-63 | 29 |
| Mo 94 | 15 |
| Rt J | 9 |
| Sor 70 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
ZIP 65251 at a glance
| Population | 22,579 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,072 |
| Median home value | $179,291 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Callaway 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 | 50 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +18% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 89 | +80% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 89. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65251
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65251?
924 truck crashes have been reported in Callaway County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 294 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65251?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65251 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65251?
May has the most truck crashes in Callaway County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65251?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Callaway County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65251 compared with Missouri?
Callaway County records 175.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65251?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.