Arrow Point, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arrow Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arrow Point and Barry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Missouri
Barry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Barry County has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Barry County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 373 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barry County. They injured 185 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Arrow Point since 2015; patterns below come from Barry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Arrow Point since 2015: SR-86 (2) and SR-76 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Arrow Point fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barry County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 37 | 98 |
| US-60 | 46 |
| Mo 39 | 40 |
| Mo 76 | 34 |
| Mo 86 | 20 |
| Mo 248 | 17 |
| Mo 112 | 8 |
| Rt Z | 6 |
Arrow Point at a glance
| Population | 78 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 408 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65658) | $51,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65658) | $295,032 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -31% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +33% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arrow Point
How many truck accidents are there in Arrow Point?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arrow Point?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Barry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arrow Point?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barry County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Arrow Point compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arrow Point?
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.