Cassville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cassville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cassville 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Barry County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Barry County: 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 17 truck crashes were reported in Cassville since 2015; patterns below come from Barry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Cassville happened on SR-37 (2), SR-76 (2) and SR-39 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Cassville 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-37 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Cassville at a glance
| Population | 3,247 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 949 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65625) | $63,348 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65625) | $174,139 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cassville
How many truck accidents are there in Cassville?
Since 2015, 373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (185 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cassville?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cassville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Barry County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cassville compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Barry County has 88.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cassville?
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.