ZIP 65351 (Sweet Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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
9 of 717 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Missouri
Saline County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 265.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Saline County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Saline County at a glance: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 717 truck crashes since 2015, with 222 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65351 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65351 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 532 |
| US-65 | 70 |
| Mo 240 | 14 |
| Mo 41 | 10 |
| Rt C | 7 |
| Mo 127 | 6 |
| Rt D | 5 |
| Rt Ee | 5 |
ZIP 65351 at a glance
| Population | 2,122 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,625 |
| Median home value | $115,751 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 44 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | -32% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +53% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +30% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65351
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65351?
Since 2015, 717 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (222 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65351?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in December, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65351?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Saline County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65351 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 265.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65351?
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.