ZIP 65801 (Springfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65801: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 65801: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 65801 (2.5 → 4.8).
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
The worst month is September with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65801 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-65 (3), Mu-Sunshine St (2) and SR-360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
68 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of them).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65801 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Chestnut Expy | 1 |
| Division St | 1 |
| Fairway Ave | 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 65801 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 65801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65801?
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (1,192 injured, 69 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65801?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65801?
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 65801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65801 compare with Missouri?
Greene County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65801?
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.