ZIP 64474 (Osborn, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb County, 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
1 of 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Missouri
DeKalb County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 125 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64474 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64474 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 192 |
| Is 35 | 25 |
| Mo 31 | 8 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Mo 6 | 5 |
| Rp 3653 | 4 |
| Rp 3667 | 4 |
ZIP 64474 at a glance
| Population | 831 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,083 |
| Median home value | $139,495 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +127% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64474
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64474?
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (125 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64474?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64474: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64474?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64474?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64474 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 242.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64474?
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.