ZIP 65051 (Linn, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65051: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Osage County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Osage County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
5.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65051 since 2015: US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
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 65051 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 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 65051 at a glance
| Population | 4,487 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,289 |
| Median home value | $183,702 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65051
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65051?
Osage County has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65051?
March has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65051?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osage County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65051 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osage County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65051?
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.