Gomer, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gomer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gomer 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 |
Caldwell County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Caldwell County at a glance: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gomer since 2015, this page uses Caldwell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Gomer happened on US-36 (2) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Gomer fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell County.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Gomer at a glance
| Population | 334 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64644) | $74,408 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64644) | $189,783 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gomer
How common are truck crashes in Gomer?
Caldwell County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gomer?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gomer?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gomer compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 158.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gomer?
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.