ZIP 65278 (Renick, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65278: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Randolph County is lower on 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 65278 since 2015: US-63 (2), CR-2655 (1) and US-24 (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 65278 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.2% 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| CR-2655 | 1 |
| 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 65278 at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,625 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65278
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65278?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 89 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65278?
June has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65278?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65278 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Randolph County records 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65278?
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.