ZIP 65626 (Caulfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65626: 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).
Ozark County at a glance: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 93 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ozark County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 65626 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65626 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 65626 at a glance
| Population | 1,405 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,208 |
| Median home value | $254,545 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65626
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65626?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Ozark County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65626?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Ozark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65626?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ozark County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65626 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ozark County has 86.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65626?
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.