ZIP 65257 (Higbee, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65257: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Missouri
Randolph County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Randolph County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65257 since 2015: CR-2655 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65257 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-2655 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 72 |
| US-24 | 32 |
| Mo 3 | 13 |
| Rt B | 13 |
| Bu 63 | 6 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt F | 3 |
ZIP 65257 at a glance
| Population | 1,484 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,911 |
| Median home value | $120,385 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65257
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65257?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (89 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65257?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65257?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65257 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65257?
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.