ZIP 65809 (Springfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65809: 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.
The headline for ZIP 65809: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65809: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 1,192 people and killed 69.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
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%).
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 65809 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-65 (3), SR-125 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65809 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Chestnut Expy | 1 |
| Division St | 1 |
| Fairway Ave | 1 |
| Glendstone 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 65809 at a glance
| Population | 11,384 |
| Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,364 |
| Median home value | $402,944 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 130 a year in the 1990s and 236 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 65809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65809?
Greene County has had 2,708 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,192 people and killing 69.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65809?
I-44 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65809 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65809?
September has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65809?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65809 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 74.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65809?
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.