ZIP 65232 (Benton City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65232: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Audrain County, 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
3 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audrain County compares with Missouri
Audrain County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audrain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audrain County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Audrain County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 65232 at a glance: US-54 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 65232.
Overview
Audrain County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65232 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65232 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% 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
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 Audrain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audrain County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 95 |
| Rt B | 22 |
| Mo 22 | 22 |
| Rt J | 22 |
| Mo 19 | 12 |
| Mo 15 | 8 |
| Bu 54 | 8 |
| Mo 151 | 7 |
ZIP 65232 at a glance
| Population | 256 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,542 |
| Median home value | $191,762 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audrain 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -37% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65232
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65232?
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Audrain County (109 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65232?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65232: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65232?
Truck crashes in Audrain County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65232?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Audrain County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65232 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 99.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Audrain County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65232?
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.