ZIP 65350 (Smithton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65350: 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 has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 65350: US-50 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65350 since 2015.
Overview
Pettis County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 215 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65350 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-65 (2), E Main St (1) and SR-135 (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 65350 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pettis County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Pettis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| SR-135 | 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 65350 at a glance
| Population | 1,455 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,509 |
| Median home value | $184,416 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65350
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65350?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pettis County (215 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65350?
US-50 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65350 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65350?
The worst month is January: 10.2% of truck crashes in Pettis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65350?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65350 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Pettis County has 82.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65350?
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.