ZIP 65246 (Dalton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65246: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chariton 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chariton County compares with Missouri
Chariton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chariton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chariton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Chariton County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chariton County at a glance: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Chariton County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65246 happened on CR-CAL Hubbard Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65246 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chariton County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chariton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CAL Hubbard Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chariton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 31 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 11 | 9 |
| Rt C | 4 |
| Cst Grand Ave | 2 |
| Mo 129 | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt M | 2 |
ZIP 65246 at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chariton 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +45% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65246
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65246?
Chariton County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65246?
September has the most truck crashes in Chariton County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65246?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chariton County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65246 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Chariton County has 94.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65246?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.