ZIP 65305 (Whiteman Air Force Base, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Missouri
Johnson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 443 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 207 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65305 happened on SR-13 (2), US-50 (2), Bu 13 (1) and SR-127 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65305 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Bu 13 | 1 |
| SR-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 184 |
| Mo 13 | 80 |
| Mo 23 | 19 |
| Mo 131 | 14 |
| Mo 58 | 14 |
| Mo 2 | 11 |
| Bu 13 | 10 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
ZIP 65305 at a glance
| Population | 3,445 |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,267 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 31 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | -44% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +39% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 42 | +69% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65305?
443 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 207 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65305?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65305?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65305 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65305?
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.