Deepwater Township, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deepwater Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deepwater Township and Bates County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bates County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Bates 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, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Bates County: September 14.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Bates County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 98 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Deepwater Township had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bates County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Deepwater happened on SR-52 (3) and SR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Deepwater Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Deepwater Township at a glance
| Population | 258 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64770) | $61,908 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64770) | $136,659 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deepwater Township
How many truck accidents are there in Deepwater Township?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Bates County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 98 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deepwater Township?
The worst month is September: 14.0% of truck crashes in Bates County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deepwater Township?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bates County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Deepwater Township compare 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 Deepwater Township?
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.