Central, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central and Barton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barton County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Barton County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barton County. They injured 67 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Central since 2015; patterns below come from Barton County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Central since 2015 were spread across roads: I-49 (1), SR-43 (1), Sr-Ee (1) and Sr-Y (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Central fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 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 |
Central at a glance
| Population | 537 |
| Land area | 54.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64762) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64762) | $101,398 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central
How many truck crashes happen in Central?
Barton County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central?
September has the most truck crashes in Barton County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Central?
Since 2015, Barton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Central compared with Missouri?
Barton County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Central?
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.