Bates County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bates 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
4 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bates County compares with Missouri
Bates County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bates County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bates County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Bates County: September 14.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bates County since 2015: 98 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Bates County is I-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-18 (2), CR-NW 6001 (1) and CR-NW 6002 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Bates County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bates County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bates County) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-NW 6001 | 1 |
| CR-NW 6002 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| Sr-V | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bates County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 131 |
| Mo 52 | 26 |
| Rt D | 18 |
| Mo 18 | 16 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Rt A | 5 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt O | 4 |
Bates County at a glance
| Population | 16,394 |
| Land area | 836.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,515 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Bates 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 | 18 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +117% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bates County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bates County
How common are truck crashes in Bates County?
Bates County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 98 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bates County?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Bates County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bates County?
Truck crashes in Bates County peak in September, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bates County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bates County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bates County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Bates County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bates 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.