ZIP 65610 (Billings, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Christian 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 377 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Missouri
Christian County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 16.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Christian County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Christian County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Christian County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
1.7% 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 65610 is US-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-44 (2), Sr-Zz (2) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65610 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 89 |
| Mo 14 | 37 |
| US-160 | 31 |
| Rt Cc | 21 |
| US-60 | 20 |
| Mo 125 | 17 |
| Cst Mt Vernon St | 14 |
| Cst N Massey Blvd | 9 |
ZIP 65610 at a glance
| Population | 5,561 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,155 |
| Median home value | $287,598 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | -34% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +39% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65610?
Christian County has had 377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65610?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65610: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65610?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Christian County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65610 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65610?
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.