ZIP 65301 (Sedalia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pettis 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
7 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pettis County compares with Missouri
Pettis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pettis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Pettis County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 65301: US-65 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 65301.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pettis County since 2015: 215 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Sr-E (2), US-50 (2) and E Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65301 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pettis County.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pettis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 3 |
| Sr-E | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| E Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pettis County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 84 |
| US-50 | 82 |
| Cst W Broadway Blvd | 21 |
| Cst S Limit Ave | 20 |
| Mo 127 | 19 |
| Cst E Broadway Blvd | 16 |
| Cst Limit Ave | 13 |
| Mo 52 | 11 |
ZIP 65301 at a glance
| Population | 35,091 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,064 |
| Median home value | $163,999 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pettis 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | -32% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +63% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65301?
Pettis County has had 421 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 215 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65301?
Since 2015, US-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65301: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65301?
January has the most truck crashes in Pettis County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65301?
Since 2015, Pettis County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65301 compared with Missouri?
Pettis County records 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65301?
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.