ZIP 65775 (West Plains, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65775: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howell 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
6 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howell County compares with Missouri
Howell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Howell County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 65775 at a glance: US-63 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65775: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Howell County has recorded 392 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65775 is US-63, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Broadway St (1), SR-17 (1) and Sr-Cc (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65775 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howell County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 7 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howell County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 162 |
| US-60 | 58 |
| Mo 17 | 33 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 14 | 8 |
| Mo 142 | 6 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
| Rt Bb | 4 |
ZIP 65775 at a glance
| Population | 25,773 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,206 |
| Median home value | $182,436 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howell 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 | 31 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | +45% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65775
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65775?
Howell County has had 392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65775?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65775 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65775?
Truck crashes in Howell County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65775?
Since 2015, Howell County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65775 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Howell County has 82.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65775?
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.