ZIP 65550 (Newburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65550: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phelps County. They injured 522 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65550 is I-44, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Sr-J (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65550 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| US-63 | 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 65550 at a glance
| Population | 3,181 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,275 |
| Median home value | $140,914 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65550
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65550?
1,295 truck crashes have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 522 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65550?
I-44 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65550 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65550?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Phelps County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65550?
Since 2015, Phelps County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65550 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Phelps County has 246.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65550?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.