ZIP 65284 (Sturgeon, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65284: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Missouri
Boone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Boone County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Boone County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,307 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65284 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (3) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 5.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65284 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 599 |
| US-63 | 177 |
| Rt B | 40 |
| Mo 124 | 23 |
| Mo 163 | 22 |
| Mo 763 | 21 |
| US-63C | 18 |
| US-40 | 18 |
ZIP 65284 at a glance
| Population | 2,316 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,434 |
| Median home value | $215,190 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 78 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -6% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 83 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 107 | +29% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 107. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65284
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65284?
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (578 injured, 64 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65284?
US-63 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65284 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65284?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65284?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65284 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65284?
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.