ZIP 65250 (Franklin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 65250: I-70 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65250 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65250 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.6% 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
ZIP 65250 at a glance
| Population | 293 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,000 |
| Median home value | $198,555 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65250
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65250?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65250?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65250: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65250?
The worst month is October: 16.2% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65250?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Howard County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65250 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 ZIP 65250?
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.