ZIP 65770 (Walnut Grove, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65770: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greene County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 1,192 people were injured and 69 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65770 since 2015: SR-123 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
68 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65770 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-123 | 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 65770 at a glance
| Population | 2,599 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,329 |
| Median home value | $190,850 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 130 to 236. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65770?
Greene County has had 2,708 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,192 people and killing 69.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65770?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65770?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65770 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 65770?
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.