ZIP 65401 (Rolla, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phelps 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 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phelps County compares with Missouri
Phelps County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phelps County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phelps County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 246.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Phelps County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Phelps County: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Phelps County has recorded 1,295 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65401 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-63 (2), Old Saint James Rd (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65401 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% 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
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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
| US-63 | 2 |
| Old Saint James Rd | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 1,000 |
| US-63 | 90 |
| Mo 68 | 23 |
| Mo 72 | 18 |
| Cst Bishop Ave | 11 |
| Cst Jefferson St | 9 |
| Mo 8 | 8 |
| Crd Dillion Outer Rd | 7 |
ZIP 65401 at a glance
| Population | 32,714 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,081 |
| Median home value | $222,779 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phelps 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 | 50 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 58 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 73 | +24% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 121 | +67% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 121 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65401?
Phelps County has had 1,295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 522 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65401?
I-44 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65401 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65401?
Truck crashes in Phelps County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65401 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Phelps County has 246.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65401?
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.