ZIP 65274 (New Franklin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65274: 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). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 65274: I-70 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 65274.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 14 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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 (6). It is followed by 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 ZIP 65274 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
ZIP 65274 at a glance
| Population | 1,969 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,833 |
| Median home value | $149,696 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65274
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65274?
Howard County has had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65274?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65274 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65274?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65274?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65274 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65274?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.