ZIP 65409 (Rolla, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65409: 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 |
Phelps County sits below Missouri 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.
Phelps County at a glance: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Phelps County has recorded 1,295 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65409 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-63 (2), Mu-Jefferson St (1) and Old Saint James Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65409 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 10 |
| US-63 | 2 |
| Mu-Jefferson St | 1 |
| 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 65409 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 121. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 65409
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65409?
1,295 truck crashes have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 522 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65409?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65409: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65409?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Phelps County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65409?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65409 compared with Missouri?
Phelps County records 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65409?
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.