ZIP 65333 (Houstonia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65333: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pettis 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
7 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pettis County compares with Missouri
Pettis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pettis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Pettis County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pettis County: 3.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Pettis County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 215 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65333 happened on I-70 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65333 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Pettis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pettis County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 84 |
| US-50 | 82 |
| Cst W Broadway Blvd | 21 |
| Cst S Limit Ave | 20 |
| Mo 127 | 19 |
| Cst E Broadway Blvd | 16 |
| Cst Limit Ave | 13 |
| Mo 52 | 11 |
ZIP 65333 at a glance
| Population | 658 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,208 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pettis 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | -32% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +63% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65333
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65333?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 215 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65333?
January has the most truck crashes in Pettis County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65333?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65333 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pettis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65333?
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.