Rocheport, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rocheport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rocheport and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Missouri
Boone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Boone County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Boone County at a glance: 5.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,307 truck crashes since 2015, with 578 people injured and 64 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rocheport since 2015, this page uses Boone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rocheport is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-98 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 5.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rocheport fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 599 |
| US-63 | 177 |
| Rt B | 40 |
| Mo 124 | 23 |
| Mo 163 | 22 |
| Mo 763 | 21 |
| US-63C | 18 |
| US-40 | 18 |
Rocheport at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65279) | $103,516 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65279) | $353,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 78 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -6% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 83 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 107 | +29% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rocheport
How many truck crashes happen in Rocheport?
Since 2015, 1,307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (578 injured, 64 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rocheport?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rocheport: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rocheport?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rocheport?
38 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rocheport compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 56.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rocheport?
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.