ZIP 65609 (Bakersfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65609: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ozark 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 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ozark County compares with Missouri
Ozark County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ozark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ozark County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Ozark County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ozark County: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Police reported 93 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ozark County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65609 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65609 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ozark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ozark County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 32 |
| Mo 5 | 20 |
| Rt J | 10 |
| Mo 181 | 7 |
| Mo 101 | 5 |
| Mo 95 | 4 |
| Crd 932 | 2 |
| Rt Ar | 2 |
ZIP 65609 at a glance
| Population | 733 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,571 |
| Median home value | $117,063 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ozark 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +24% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65609
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65609?
Since 2015, 93 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ozark County (39 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65609?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Ozark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65609?
Since 2015, Ozark County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65609 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ozark County has 86.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65609?
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.