De Kalb, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in De Kalb: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in De Kalb and Buchanan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buchanan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
De Kalb at a glance: US-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of De Kalb: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 374 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in De Kalb since 2015; patterns below come from Buchanan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of De Kalb is US-59, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-29 (2), Mason Rd (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for De Kalb fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
De Kalb at a glance
| Population | 239 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 937 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64440) | $94,306 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64440) | $184,683 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about De Kalb
How common are truck crashes in De Kalb?
Buchanan County has had 895 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in De Kalb?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of De Kalb: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in De Kalb?
Truck crashes in Buchanan County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in De Kalb?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does De Kalb compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 91.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in De Kalb?
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.