Ozora, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ozora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ozora and Ste. Genevieve County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ste. Genevieve County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ste. Genevieve County compares with Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ste. Genevieve County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Ste. Genevieve County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Ste. Genevieve County has recorded 339 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ozora since 2015; patterns below come from Ste. Genevieve County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ozora since 2015: SR-32 (2), I-55 (1) and Sr-Z (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Ozora fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ste. Genevieve County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ste. Genevieve County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 165 |
| Mo 32 | 48 |
| US-61 | 27 |
| Rt C | 18 |
| Rt Z | 8 |
| Rt Ww | 7 |
| Rt Y | 5 |
| Rt Dd | 5 |
Ozora at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63673) | $77,931 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63673) | $235,597 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve 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 | 90 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -84% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +43% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +44% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 29 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ozora
How many truck accidents are there in Ozora?
339 truck crashes have been reported in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ozora?
Truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ozora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Ozora compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 156.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ste. Genevieve County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ozora?
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.