ZIP 65746 (Seymour, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65746: 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.
What stands out in Webster County: 11.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 764 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webster County since 2015: 320 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65746 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sr-Ff (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65746 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster County.
- 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
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
| 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 65746 at a glance
| Population | 9,336 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,402 |
| Median home value | $202,824 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65746
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65746?
764 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 320 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65746?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65746 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65746?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65746?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Webster County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65746 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 65746?
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.