Rockford Township, Caldwell County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockford Township, Caldwell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockford Township, Caldwell County 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
Caldwell County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Rockford Township, Caldwell County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Caldwell County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (2) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Rockford Township, Caldwell County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| 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 |
Rockford Township, Caldwell County at a glance
| Population | 607 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64671) | $75,455 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64671) | $154,942 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Rockford Township, Caldwell County
How many truck crashes happen in Rockford Township, Caldwell County?
Caldwell County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockford Township, Caldwell County?
February has the most truck crashes in Caldwell County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rockford Township, Caldwell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Caldwell County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Rockford Township, Caldwell County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockford Township, Caldwell 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.