ZIP 65732 (Preston, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65732: 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 |
Hickory County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Hickory County: June 15.6% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Hickory County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65732 happened on US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65732 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickory 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.
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 65732 at a glance
| Population | 1,342 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,909 |
| Median home value | $289,356 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65732
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65732?
Hickory County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65732?
June has the most truck crashes in Hickory County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65732?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hickory County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65732 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hickory County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65732?
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.