ZIP 65255 (Hallsville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65255: 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.
What stands out in Boone County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,307 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 64 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65255 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (2), SR-124 (2) and SR-22 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65255 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 6 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 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 65255 at a glance
| Population | 5,216 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,900 |
| Median home value | $243,905 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65255
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65255?
Boone County has had 1,307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 64.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65255?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65255 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65255?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65255?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65255 compare with Missouri?
Boone County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65255?
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.