ZIP 65473 (Fort Leonard Wood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65473: 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). It runs above Missouri on 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
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pulaski County. They injured 258 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65473 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| 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 65473 at a glance
| Population | 15,438 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,690 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 65473
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65473?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 258 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65473?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65473: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65473?
April has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65473?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65473 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 65473?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.