White Branch, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White Branch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White Branch 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Benton County: 2.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in White Branch since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of White Branch happened on SR-7 (2), Sr-Bb (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for White Branch fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 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 |
| 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 |
White Branch at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 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 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about White Branch
How many truck crashes happen in White Branch?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (68 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in White Branch?
August has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in White Branch?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does White Branch compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in White Branch?
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.