ZIP 65534 (Laquey, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65534: 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.
Pulaski County at a glance: 17.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 258 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65534 is I-44, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65534 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.9% 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
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 65534 at a glance
| Population | 502 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65534
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65534?
Pulaski County has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 258 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65534?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65534 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65534?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in April, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65534?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65534 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65534?
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.