ZIP 65041 (Hermann, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gasconade 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
5 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gasconade County compares with Missouri
Gasconade County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gasconade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gasconade County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Gasconade County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Gasconade County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Gasconade County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 54.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65041 happened on SR-19 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65041 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasconade County.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gasconade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gasconade County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 19 | 32 |
| US-50 | 28 |
| Mo 28 | 25 |
| Mo 100 | 13 |
| Rt P | 3 |
| Crd Danz Rd | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt Y | 2 |
ZIP 65041 at a glance
| Population | 5,626 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,368 |
| Median home value | $243,238 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gasconade 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -63% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +60% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -25% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 65041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65041?
Gasconade County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65041?
The worst month is January: 14.1% of truck crashes in Gasconade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65041?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gasconade County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65041 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Gasconade County has 75.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65041?
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.