ZIP 65649 (Fair Play, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65649: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
11 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Missouri
Polk County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Polk County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Polk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Polk County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65649 since 2015: SR-123 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65649 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 13 | 100 |
| Mo 32 | 36 |
| Mo 215 | 13 |
| Mo 123 | 11 |
| Mo 83 | 11 |
| Rt H | 6 |
| Crd E 455Th Rd | 3 |
| Rt P | 3 |
ZIP 65649 at a glance
| Population | 1,932 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,516 |
| Median home value | $315,229 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 31 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | -46% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65649
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65649?
Polk County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65649?
March has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65649?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65649 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65649?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.