ZIP 65259 (Huntsville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65259: 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 8.2% 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 65259 happened on US-24 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65259 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 8.2% 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 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 65259 at a glance
| Population | 2,990 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,865 |
| Median home value | $131,164 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 65259
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65259?
Randolph County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65259?
June has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65259?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65259 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65259?
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.