ZIP 65787 (Roach, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65787: 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 sits below Missouri on 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.
Camden County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65787 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-54 (2), CR-OLD Rt C (1) and Sr-Tt (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65787 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Rt C | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
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 65787 at a glance
| Population | 1,305 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $305,976 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65787
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65787?
286 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 128 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65787?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65787: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65787?
August has the most truck crashes in Camden County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65787?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camden County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65787 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65787?
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.