Franklin, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Missouri
Howard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Howard County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Franklin at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 14 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin since 2015; patterns below come from Howard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-5 (1) and SR-98 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Franklin fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 240 | 7 |
| Mo 124 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| Mo 87 | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
Franklin at a glance
| Population | 70 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65274) | $69,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65274) | $149,696 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +60% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 14 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin compared with Missouri?
Howard County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin?
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.