ZIP 65804 (Springfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65804: 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 |
Greene County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 65804 at a glance: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65804 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.6 vs 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 1,192 people and killed 69.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Mu-Sunshine St (2), Sr-Zz (2) and US-60 (2).
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%).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65804 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-65 | 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 65804 at a glance
| Population | 40,935 |
| Density | 850 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,301 |
| Median home value | $242,478 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65804
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65804?
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (1,192 injured, 69 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65804?
I-44 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65804 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65804?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65804?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65804 compared 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 65804?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.