ZIP 65806 (Springfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65806: 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 65806: I-44 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 65806.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65806 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-65 (3), Mu-Sunshine St (2) and SR-266 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
68 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is August, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65806 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-266 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Chestnut Expy | 1 |
| Division St | 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 65806 at a glance
| Population | 13,692 |
| Density | 2,476 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,165 |
| Median home value | $89,236 |
| Home ownership | 13% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 130 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 236. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 65806
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65806?
2,708 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 1,192 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65806?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65806 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65806?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65806?
68 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65806 compared with Missouri?
Greene County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65806?
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.