ZIP 65061 (Morrison, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65061: 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 |
Gasconade County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
What stands out in Gasconade County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Gasconade County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65061 since 2015: SR-19 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65061 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
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 65061 at a glance
| Population | 681 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65061
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65061?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65061?
January has the most truck crashes in Gasconade County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65061?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gasconade County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65061 compare with Missouri?
Gasconade County records 75.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65061?
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.