ZIP 65444 (Bucyrus, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65444: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Texas 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 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Texas County compares with Missouri
Texas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Texas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Texas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Texas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
What stands out in Texas County: November worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Texas County. They injured 140 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 50.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% 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 65444 happened on SR-17 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65444 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Texas County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Texas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Texas County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 121 |
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 17 | 41 |
| Mo 137 | 20 |
| Mo 32 | 13 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Bu 60 | 8 |
| Mo 38 | 6 |
ZIP 65444 at a glance
| Population | 824 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,875 |
| Median home value | $149,446 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Texas 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 | 27 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -34% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +24% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65444?
Texas County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65444?
Truck crashes in Texas County peak in November, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65444?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Texas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65444 compare with Missouri?
Texas County records 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65444?
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.