ZIP 65790 (Pottersville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65790: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Howell County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Howell County: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Howell County has recorded 392 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65790 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-14 (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 65790 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 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 65790 at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,672 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65790
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65790?
392 truck crashes have been reported in Howell County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 206 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65790?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Howell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65790?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howell County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65790 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Howell County has 82.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65790?
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.