Friedenswald, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Friedenswald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Friedenswald and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Missouri
Camden County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× 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 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Camden County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Camden County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 128 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Friedenswald had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Camden County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-5 (3), CR-OLD Rt C (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Friedenswald fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Rt C | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 98 |
| Mo 5 | 44 |
| Mo 7 | 25 |
| Crd Horseshoe Bend Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt A | 9 |
| Rt Mm | 7 |
| Rt Tt | 5 |
| Cst East Osage Beach Pkwy | 5 |
Friedenswald at a glance
| Population | 2 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65020) | $62,392 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65020) | $264,299 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -15% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +38% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Friedenswald
How many truck accidents are there in Friedenswald?
Camden County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Friedenswald?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Friedenswald since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Friedenswald?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Friedenswald?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Friedenswald compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Friedenswald?
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.