ZIP 65276 (Pilot Grove, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65276: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cooper 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 of 647 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cooper County compares with Missouri
Cooper County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cooper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cooper County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 305.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Cooper County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Cooper County: 1 in 286 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cooper County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65276 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (3) and Sr-O (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65276 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooper County.
- With 12.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cooper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cooper County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 534 |
| Mo 5 | 33 |
| Rt B | 12 |
| Mo 87 | 9 |
| Mo 179 | 6 |
| Cst Ashley Rd | 4 |
| Mo 135 | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
ZIP 65276 at a glance
| Population | 1,777 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,958 |
| Median home value | $183,457 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cooper 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 | 36 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 53 | +47% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65276
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65276?
Cooper County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65276?
February has the most truck crashes in Cooper County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65276?
Since 2015, Cooper County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65276 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 305.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cooper County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65276?
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.