ZIP 65652 (Fordland, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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
12 of 764 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Missouri
Webster County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Webster County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Webster County: 11.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 764 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 320 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% 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 65652 is US-60, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-PORTER Crossing Rd (1), SR-125 (1) and Sr-Ff (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65652 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| CR-PORTER Crossing Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| Sr-Ff | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 415 |
| US-60 | 156 |
| Mo 38 | 37 |
| Rt B | 16 |
| Rt Cc | 9 |
| Ra Is44W | 8 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Rt Oo | 6 |
ZIP 65652 at a glance
| Population | 4,649 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,420 |
| Median home value | $233,944 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 36 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | -14% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 62 | +15% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65652?
Since 2015, 764 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (320 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65652?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65652 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65652?
January has the most truck crashes in Webster County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Webster County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65652 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 154.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65652?
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.