ZIP 65065 (Osage Beach, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Missouri
Camden County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Camden County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Camden County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 286 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 128 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-5 (3), CR-OLD Rt C (1) and Sr-D (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65065 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Rt C | 1 |
| Sr-D | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 98 |
| Mo 5 | 44 |
| Mo 7 | 25 |
| Crd Horseshoe Bend Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt A | 9 |
| Rt Mm | 7 |
| Rt Tt | 5 |
| Cst East Osage Beach Pkwy | 5 |
ZIP 65065 at a glance
| Population | 7,197 |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,785 |
| Median home value | $373,735 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -15% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +38% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65065
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65065?
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (128 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65065?
US-54 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65065 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65065?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65065?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65065 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65065?
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.