Warsaw, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warsaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warsaw and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
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).
Benton County at a glance: 2.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across 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.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Warsaw since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warsaw since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2) and Sr-Bb (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 Warsaw fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Sr-Bb | 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 |
Warsaw at a glance
| Population | 2,337 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 937 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65355) | $50,648 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65355) | $172,054 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warsaw
How many truck crashes happen in Warsaw?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warsaw?
August has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warsaw?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Warsaw compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warsaw?
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.