ZIP 65024 (Chamois, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osage 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 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Osage County compares with Missouri
Osage County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osage County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Osage County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Osage County: 1 in 143 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osage County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65024 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65024 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osage County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 50 |
| US-50 | 28 |
| Mo 89 | 20 |
| Mo 133 | 10 |
| Mo 100 | 5 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt T | 3 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
ZIP 65024 at a glance
| Population | 1,218 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,438 |
| Median home value | $165,377 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Osage 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +49% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +2% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65024
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65024?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osage County (86 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65024?
Truck crashes in Osage County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65024?
Since 2015, Osage County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65024 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Osage County has 96.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65024?
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.