ZIP 65462 (Edgar Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65462: 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.
Phelps County at a glance: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phelps County. They injured 522 people and killed 34.
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%).
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%).
Road surface: 11.9% 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 65462 happened on Sr-Cc (1) and Sr-J (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65462 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
| Sr-J | 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 65462 at a glance
| Population | 1,264 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,712 |
| Median home value | $125,622 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65462?
1,295 truck crashes have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 522 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65462?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Phelps County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65462 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 246.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phelps County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65462?
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.