ZIP 65326 (Edwards, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65326: 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
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).
What stands out in Benton County: 2.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65326 happened on US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 65326 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
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 65326 at a glance
| Population | 1,901 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,888 |
| Median home value | $188,659 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65326
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65326?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (68 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65326?
August has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65326?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65326 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65326?
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.