ZIP 65786 (Macks Creek, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65786: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Missouri
Camden County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Camden County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Camden County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 286 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Camden County. They injured 128 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 29.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65786 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65786 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 98 |
| Mo 5 | 44 |
| Mo 7 | 25 |
| Crd Horseshoe Bend Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt A | 9 |
| Rt Mm | 7 |
| Rt Tt | 5 |
| Cst East Osage Beach Pkwy | 5 |
ZIP 65786 at a glance
| Population | 2,174 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,136 |
| Median home value | $172,335 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -15% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +38% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65786
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65786?
Camden County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65786?
August has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65786?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65786 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65786?
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.