ZIP 65260 (Jacksonville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65260: 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. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 89 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65260 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (2) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65260 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| 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 65260 at a glance
| Population | 384 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,792 |
| Median home value | $86,000 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65260
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65260?
Randolph County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65260?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65260?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65260 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65260?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.