ZIP 65762 (Thornfield, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65762: 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
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Ozark County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ozark County at a glance: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Ozark County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65762 happened on SR-5 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65762 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ozark County.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
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 65762 at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,487 |
| Median home value | $230,022 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. 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 65762
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65762?
Since 2015, 93 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ozark County (39 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65762?
October has the most truck crashes in Ozark County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ozark County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65762 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 65762?
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.