ZIP 65264 (Martinsburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65264: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Audrain 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
3 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audrain County compares with Missouri
Audrain County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audrain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audrain County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Audrain County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Audrain County: 1 in 88 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Audrain County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65264 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65264 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Audrain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audrain County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 95 |
| Rt B | 22 |
| Mo 22 | 22 |
| Rt J | 22 |
| Mo 19 | 12 |
| Mo 15 | 8 |
| Bu 54 | 8 |
| Mo 151 | 7 |
ZIP 65264 at a glance
| Population | 919 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,042 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audrain 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -37% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65264
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65264?
Audrain County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65264?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Audrain County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65264?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Audrain County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65264 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Audrain County has 99.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65264?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.