Rushville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rushville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rushville 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Buchanan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Buchanan County: 1 in 60 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 374 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Rushville since 2015, this page uses Buchanan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rushville since 2015: SR-45 (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Rushville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-59 | 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 |
Rushville at a glance
| Population | 218 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64484) | $77,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64484) | $167,989 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rushville
How many truck crashes happen in Rushville?
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (374 injured, 18 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rushville?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rushville?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Buchanan County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rushville compared with Missouri?
Buchanan County records 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rushville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.