Kidder, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kidder: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kidder 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 sits below Missouri 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kidder since 2015; patterns below come from Caldwell County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-35 (2), SR-13 (1) and Sr-Hh (1).
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 Kidder fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 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 |
Kidder at a glance
| Population | 272 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 677 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64649) | $67,216 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64649) | $258,737 |
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 Kidder
How common are truck crashes in Kidder?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 58 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kidder?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kidder since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kidder?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kidder?
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 Kidder compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kidder?
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.