ZIP 65756 (Stotts City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65756: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Lawrence County is lower on 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
Lawrence County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 41 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-96 (6), SR-37 (1) and Sr-Uu (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65756 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| SR-96 | 6 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sr-Uu | 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 65756 at a glance
| Population | 823 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,795 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65756
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65756?
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (343 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65756?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65756 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65756?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65756?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65756 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 180.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65756?
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.