ZIP 65501 (Jadwin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dent 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
3 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dent County compares with Missouri
Dent County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dent County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Dent County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dent County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Dent County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65501 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65501 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dent County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 32 | 51 |
| Mo 19 | 15 |
| Mo 72 | 9 |
| Rt H | 6 |
| Mo 68 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt O | 3 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
ZIP 65501 at a glance
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,417 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dent 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 | 17 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -51% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65501
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65501?
Dent County has had 118 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65501?
May has the most truck crashes in Dent County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65501?
Since 2015, Dent County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65501 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Dent County has 66.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65501?
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.