Breckenridge, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Breckenridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Breckenridge and Caldwell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caldwell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Missouri
Caldwell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Caldwell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Caldwell County: 15.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Breckenridge since 2015; patterns below come from Caldwell County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Breckenridge happened on US-36 (3) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Breckenridge fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 124 |
| Mo 13 | 11 |
| Mo 116 | 9 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Crd Barwick Dr | 2 |
| Crd Crow Rd | 1 |
| Crd Des Moines Rd | 1 |
| Crd Far West Dr | 1 |
Breckenridge at a glance
| Population | 249 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 454 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64625) | $35,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +34% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Breckenridge
How many truck accidents are there in Breckenridge?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Breckenridge?
February has the most truck crashes in Caldwell County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Breckenridge?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Breckenridge compare with Missouri?
Caldwell County records 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Breckenridge?
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.