ZIP 65644 (Elkland, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Missouri
Dallas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Dallas County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash.
The headline for Dallas County: July worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 87 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65644 happened on SR-32 (1) and Sr-F (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 63 |
| Mo 73 | 24 |
| Mo 32 | 23 |
| Rt M | 14 |
| Cst Ash St | 12 |
| Rt D | 8 |
| Mo 64 | 5 |
| Mo 38 | 5 |
ZIP 65644 at a glance
| Population | 2,059 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,527 |
| Median home value | $243,756 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +31% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 65644
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65644?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (87 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65644?
The worst month is July: 15.6% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65644?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65644 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 91.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65644?
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.