ZIP 65536 (Lebanon, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laclede 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
13 of 911 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laclede County compares with Missouri
Laclede County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laclede County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laclede County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Laclede County sits below Missouri on 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.
Laclede County at a glance: 14.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 911 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laclede County. They injured 392 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
14.9% 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 65536 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Mu-Kent Dr (1), SR-32 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65536 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laclede County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Laclede County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| Mu-Kent Dr | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laclede County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 628 |
| Mo 5 | 100 |
| Mo 32 | 27 |
| Cst Elm St | 16 |
| Rt J | 9 |
| Rt F | 9 |
| Rt Bb | 9 |
| Mo 64 | 6 |
ZIP 65536 at a glance
| Population | 29,915 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,783 |
| Median home value | $170,385 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laclede 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 54 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 78 | +44% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65536
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65536?
Laclede County has had 911 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 392 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65536?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65536 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65536?
February has the most truck crashes in Laclede County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Laclede County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65536 compared with Missouri?
Laclede County records 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65536?
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.