ZIP 65035 (Freeburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65035: 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
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.
The headline for Osage County: 1 in 143 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.2% in 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
March has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 5.6% 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 ZIP 65035 since 2015: US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65035 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
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 Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 1 |
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 65035 at a glance
| Population | 1,681 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,815 |
| Median home value | $237,252 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65035
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65035?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Osage County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 86 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65035?
March has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65035?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Osage County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65035 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 96.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osage County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65035?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.