Osgood, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osgood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osgood and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Grundy County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grundy County: December worst month: 18.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grundy County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Osgood since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Osgood happened on Sr-E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Osgood fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Osgood at a glance
| Population | 22 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64641) | $49,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64641) | $137,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osgood
How many truck accidents are there in Osgood?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (38 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Osgood?
The worst month is December: 18.5% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Osgood?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Osgood compared with Missouri?
Grundy County records 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Osgood?
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.