ZIP 65047 (Kaiser, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miller 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 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Missouri
Miller County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Miller County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Miller County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miller County. They injured 104 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65047 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-17 (1), Sr-D (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65047 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| Sr-D | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 70 |
| Mo 42 | 23 |
| Mo 52 | 20 |
| Mo 17 | 18 |
| Bu 54 | 9 |
| Cst Bagnell Dam Blvd | 8 |
| Mo 87 | 4 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
ZIP 65047 at a glance
| Population | 1,445 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Median home value | $287,868 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65047?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Miller County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 104 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65047?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65047 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65047?
Truck crashes in Miller County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65047?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miller County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65047 compare with Missouri?
Miller County records 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65047?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.