Oregon County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oregon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oregon County compares with Missouri
Oregon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oregon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oregon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Oregon County has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Oregon County at a glance: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oregon County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Oregon County is US-63, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-324 (1) and Sr-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Oregon County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oregon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oregon County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 4 |
| CR-324 | 1 |
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oregon County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 76 |
| US-160 | 26 |
| Mo 142 | 13 |
| Mo 19 | 10 |
| Rt Bb | 9 |
| Rt M | 8 |
| Rt V | 6 |
| Rt H | 4 |
Oregon County at a glance
| Population | 8,699 |
| Land area | 789.8 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,931 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Oregon 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +85% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oregon County
ZIP codes in Oregon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Oregon County
How many truck accidents are there in Oregon County?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Oregon County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 72 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oregon County?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Oregon County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oregon County?
April has the most truck crashes in Oregon County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oregon County?
Since 2015, Oregon County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oregon County compared with Missouri?
Oregon County records 169.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oregon County?
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.