ZIP 65791 (Thayer, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65791: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oregon 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
5 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oregon County compares with Missouri
Oregon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oregon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oregon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Oregon County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Oregon County at a glance: 4.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Oregon County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come CR-324 (1) and Sr-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65791 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-63 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Oregon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 7 |
| CR-324 | 1 |
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oregon County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 76 |
| US-160 | 26 |
| Mo 142 | 13 |
| Mo 19 | 10 |
| Rt Bb | 9 |
| Rt M | 8 |
| Rt V | 6 |
| Rt H | 4 |
ZIP 65791 at a glance
| Population | 4,425 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,470 |
| Median home value | $104,291 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Oregon 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +85% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65791
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65791?
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oregon County (72 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65791?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65791: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65791?
April has the most truck crashes in Oregon County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65791?
Since 2015, Oregon County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65791 compared with Missouri?
Oregon County records 169.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65791?
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.