ZIP 65717 (Norwood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65717: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wright 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 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wright County compares with Missouri
Wright County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Wright County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Wright County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Wright County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65717 happened on US-60 (2) and Sr-Am (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65717 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wright County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| Sr-Am | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 90 |
| Mo 5 | 47 |
| Mo 95 | 18 |
| Rt Y | 17 |
| Mo 38 | 13 |
| Rt H | 8 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Rt Z | 3 |
ZIP 65717 at a glance
| Population | 2,523 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,146 |
| Median home value | $194,206 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +26% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65717
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65717?
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wright County (77 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65717?
The worst month is November: 12.8% of truck crashes in Wright County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65717?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wright County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65717 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Wright County has 107.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65717?
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.