Ozark Township, Barton County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ozark Township, Barton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ozark Township, Barton County 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.
Barton County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Barton County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ozark Township, Barton County since 2015; patterns below come from Barton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ozark since 2015: US-69 (2) and SR-43 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Ozark Township, Barton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 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 |
Ozark Township, Barton County at a glance
| Population | 886 |
| Land area | 38.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64769) | $27,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64769) | $82,002 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ozark Township, Barton County
How many truck accidents are there in Ozark Township, Barton County?
Barton County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ozark Township, Barton County?
Truck crashes in Barton County peak in September, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ozark Township, Barton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Barton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ozark Township, Barton County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Barton County has 146.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ozark Township, Barton County?
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.