ZIP 65793 (Willow Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65793: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Howell County at a glance: 4.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 65793 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65793 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 1 |
| US-63 | 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 65793 at a glance
| Population | 6,004 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,116 |
| Median home value | $138,384 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 65793
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65793?
Since 2015, 392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howell County (206 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65793?
January has the most truck crashes in Howell County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65793?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Howell County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65793 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Howell County records 82.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65793?
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.