ZIP 65329 (Florence, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65329: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
6 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Missouri
Morgan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 65329: US-50 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65329: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 88 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65329 is US-50, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65329 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 49 |
| Mo 52 | 48 |
| US-50 | 26 |
| Mo 135 | 17 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Rt D | 9 |
| Rt Aa | 7 |
| Rt J | 3 |
ZIP 65329 at a glance
| Population | 529 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +44% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65329
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65329?
223 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 88 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65329?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65329 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65329?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in April, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65329?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65329 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 82.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65329?
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.