Barton County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barton County compares with Missouri
Barton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Barton County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Barton County: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Barton County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Barton County happened on I-49 (1), SR-126 (1), SR-43 (1), Sr-Ee (1) and Sr-Y (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Barton County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Barton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Barton County) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| Sr-Ee | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 91 |
| Mo 126 | 29 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 43 | 12 |
| Rt T | 6 |
| Cst 12Th St | 6 |
| Rt Ee | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
Barton County at a glance
| Population | 11,717 |
| Land area | 592.0 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barton 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -39% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +50% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Barton County
ZIP codes in Barton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Barton County
How common are truck crashes in Barton County?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barton County (67 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Barton County?
The worst month is September: 16.4% of truck crashes in Barton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Barton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Barton County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Barton County has 146.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Barton County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.