ZIP 65066 (Owensville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65066: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gasconade County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gasconade County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65066 happened on SR-19 (1), Sr-B (1) and US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65066 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 |
| Sr-B | 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 65066 at a glance
| Population | 6,140 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,964 |
| Median home value | $166,356 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 65066
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65066?
Gasconade County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65066?
Truck crashes in Gasconade County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65066?
Since 2015, Gasconade County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65066 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gasconade County has 75.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65066?
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.