ZIP 65757 (Strafford, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65757: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Missouri
Greene County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Greene County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Greene County at a glance: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 13% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 1,192 people and killed 69.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% 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 65757 happened on I-44 (4), US-65 (4), SR-125 (2), Division St (1) and Nor 44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 68 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65757 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 4 |
| US-65 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| Division St | 1 |
| Nor 44 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-Af | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
| Sr-Oo | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 687 |
| US-60 | 174 |
| US-65 | 133 |
| Cst Kearney St | 121 |
| Cst Glenstone Ave | 102 |
| Cst Kansas Expy | 91 |
| Mo 13 | 90 |
| Cst Chestnut Expy | 78 |
ZIP 65757 at a glance
| Population | 8,584 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,243 |
| Median home value | $235,290 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 130 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 126 | -3% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | +28% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 236 | +46% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 130 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 236. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65757
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65757?
Greene County has had 2,708 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,192 people and killing 69.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65757?
September has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65757?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65757 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65757?
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.