Franklin Township, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Grundy County at a glance: December 18.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Grundy County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Franklin Township had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
11.4% 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 Franklin happened on US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Franklin Township fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grundy County.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Franklin Township at a glance
| Population | 462 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64679) | $53,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64679) | $147,483 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township?
Grundy County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township?
December has the most truck crashes in Grundy County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grundy County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Grundy County has 73.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin Township?
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.