Benton County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Missouri
Benton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Benton County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Benton County: 2.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.7% in Missouri.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Benton County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2), Sr-Bb (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Benton County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Benton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Sr-Bb | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 49 |
| Mo 7 | 23 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 52 | 8 |
| Rt H | 7 |
| Mo 83 | 6 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt Hh | 3 |
Benton County at a glance
| Population | 20,614 |
| Land area | 704.0 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,424 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | -41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Benton County
ZIP codes in Benton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Benton County
How many truck crashes happen in Benton County?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (68 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Benton County?
August has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Benton County?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Benton County compared with Missouri?
Benton County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Benton County?
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.