ZIP 65668 (Hermitage, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65668: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hickory 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
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickory County compares with Missouri
Hickory County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickory County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickory County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 22.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 46% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Hickory County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Hickory County: June worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Hickory County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 22.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
6.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65668 since 2015: US-65 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65668 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hickory County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickory County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 25 |
| US-65 | 14 |
| Mo 83 | 9 |
| Mo 64 | 3 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt O | 2 |
| Crd 191 | 1 |
| Crd 286 | 1 |
ZIP 65668 at a glance
| Population | 1,846 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,449 |
| Median home value | $142,040 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickory 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +38% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65668
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65668?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickory County (24 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65668?
The worst month is June: 15.6% of truck crashes in Hickory County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65668?
Since 2015, Hickory County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65668 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hickory County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65668?
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.