ZIP 65583 (Waynesville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65583: 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 has lower values than Missouri for 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.
The headline for Pulaski County: 17.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 625 truck crashes since 2015, with 258 people injured and 16 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%.
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by CR-LEXINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65583 fleets
- Build extra time into April 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 7.9% 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| CR-LEXINGTON Rd | 1 |
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 65583 at a glance
| Population | 14,711 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,626 |
| Median home value | $215,941 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 65583
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65583?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 258 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65583?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65583: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65583?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in April, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65583?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65583 compared with Missouri?
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 65583?
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.