ZIP 65461 (Duke, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Missouri
Pulaski County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pulaski County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 17.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 625 truck crashes since 2015, with 258 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65461 happened on Sr-J (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65461 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 7.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 509 |
| Mo 17 | 17 |
| Mo 28 | 13 |
| Mo 133 | 11 |
| Lp 44 | 8 |
| Cst Ichord Ave | 4 |
| Rt T | 4 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
ZIP 65461 at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,036 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +42% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 52 | +34% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65461
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65461?
Pulaski County has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 258 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65461?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in April, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65461?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65461 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65461?
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.