ZIP 65604 (Ash Grove, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65604: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Missouri
Greene County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below 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 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Greene County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 65604: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65604: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 2,708 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,192 people injured and 69 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65604 is I-44, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-266 (1), SR-96 (1) and Sr-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 68 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is August, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65604 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| SR-266 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
| Sr-Ww | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 687 |
| US-60 | 174 |
| US-65 | 133 |
| Cst Kearney St | 121 |
| Cst Glenstone Ave | 102 |
| Cst Kansas Expy | 91 |
| Mo 13 | 90 |
| Cst Chestnut Expy | 78 |
ZIP 65604 at a glance
| Population | 3,873 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,683 |
| Median home value | $198,879 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 130 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 126 | -3% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | +28% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 236 | +46% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 130 a year in the 1990s and 236 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65604
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65604?
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (1,192 injured, 69 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65604?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65604 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65604?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65604?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65604 compared with Missouri?
Greene County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65604?
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.