ZIP 65654 (Freistatt, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
15 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Missouri
Lawrence County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Lawrence County: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 824 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 343 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-60 (4), SR-37 (1) and Sr-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sr-V | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 469 |
| Mo 96 | 51 |
| US-60 | 47 |
| Mo 39 | 25 |
| Mo 97 | 23 |
| Rt H | 21 |
| Rt P | 15 |
| Mo 37 | 14 |
ZIP 65654 at a glance
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 459 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,500 |
| Median home value | $116,387 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 52 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 44 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 56 | +26% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 66 | +19% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 66 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 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65654?
824 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 343 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65654?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65654: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65654?
June has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65654?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65654 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 180.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65654?
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.