ZIP 65034 (Fortuna, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
6 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Missouri
Morgan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 65034: US-50 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 65034.
Overview
Police reported 223 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65034 is US-50, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-135 (1) and Sr-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65034 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 49 |
| Mo 52 | 48 |
| US-50 | 26 |
| Mo 135 | 17 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Rt D | 9 |
| Rt Aa | 7 |
| Rt J | 3 |
ZIP 65034 at a glance
| Population | 514 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,875 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +44% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65034?
223 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 88 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65034?
US-50 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65034 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65034?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65034 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Morgan County records 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65034?
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.