ZIP 65552 (Plato, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65552: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Texas 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 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Texas County compares with Missouri
Texas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Texas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Texas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Texas County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Texas County: November worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Texas County since 2015: 140 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65552 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65552 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Texas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Texas County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 121 |
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 17 | 41 |
| Mo 137 | 20 |
| Mo 32 | 13 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Bu 60 | 8 |
| Mo 38 | 6 |
ZIP 65552 at a glance
| Population | 2,378 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,894 |
| Median home value | $188,617 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Texas 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -34% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +24% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65552
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65552?
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Texas County (140 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65552?
November has the most truck crashes in Texas County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65552?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Texas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65552 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Texas County has 111.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65552?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.