ZIP 65535 (Leasburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65535: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
2 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Missouri
Crawford County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 238.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Crawford County: 23.4% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.7% in Missouri.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65535 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65535 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.5% 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
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 4 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 467 |
| Mo 19 | 47 |
| Mo 8 | 24 |
| Rt Ff | 6 |
| Nor 44 | 6 |
| Rt V | 5 |
| Rt C | 5 |
| Mo 49 | 4 |
ZIP 65535 at a glance
| Population | 1,395 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,660 |
| Median home value | $143,945 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 36 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +89% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65535
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65535?
Crawford County has had 631 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65535?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65535: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65535?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65535?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65535 compare with Missouri?
Crawford County records 238.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65535?
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.