ZIP 65254 (Glasgow, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65254: 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
Howard County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (16.2%).
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 65254 happened on SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65254 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- With 8.6% 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 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 65254 at a glance
| Population | 1,869 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,321 |
| Median home value | $152,093 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65254
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65254?
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 65254?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65254?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Howard County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65254 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65254?
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.