ZIP 65325 (Cole Camp, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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
2 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Benton County compares with Missouri
Benton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Benton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Benton County at a glance: 2.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65325 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65325 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- 26.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 49 |
| Mo 7 | 23 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 52 | 8 |
| Rt H | 7 |
| Mo 83 | 6 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt Hh | 3 |
ZIP 65325 at a glance
| Population | 3,071 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,942 |
| Median home value | $225,623 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | -41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65325
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65325?
Benton County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65325?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65325?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65325 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Benton County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65325?
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.