ZIP 65256 (Harrisburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65256: 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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Boone County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 578 people and killed 64.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65256 is US-63, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 38 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65256 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Boone County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 65256 at a glance
| Population | 2,011 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,061 |
| Median home value | $302,247 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65256
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65256?
Boone County has had 1,307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 578 people and killing 64.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65256?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65256: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65256?
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 65256?
38 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65256 compared 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 65256?
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.