Butler County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler 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
16 of 493 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Missouri
Butler County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Butler County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Butler County: 1 in 31 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 493 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-60 (5), SR-53 (2) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Butler County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Butler County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 188 |
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 53 | 42 |
| Bu 67 | 32 |
| US-160 | 17 |
| Mo 51 | 12 |
| Bu 60 | 8 |
| Rt B | 7 |
Butler County at a glance
| Population | 41,814 |
| Land area | 694.8 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 38 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | -54% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +75% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +39% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Butler County
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Questions fleets ask about Butler County
How common are truck crashes in Butler County?
Since 2015, 493 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (236 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Butler County?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Butler County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler County?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Butler County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Butler County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 99.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Butler County?
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.