Osage Beach, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osage Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osage Beach 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 |
Camden County sits below Missouri 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.
The headline for Camden County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Osage Beach since 2015, this page uses Camden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 29.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Osage Beach is US-54, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (2), CR-OLD Rt C (1) and Sr-D (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Osage Beach fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Rt C | 1 |
| Sr-D | 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 |
Osage Beach at a glance
| Population | 5,123 |
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi |
| Density | 522 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65065) | $60,785 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65065) | $373,735 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osage Beach
How common are truck crashes in Osage Beach?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 128 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Osage Beach?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Osage Beach since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Osage Beach?
August has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Osage Beach?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Osage Beach compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Osage Beach?
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.