Jackson, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson and Cape Girardeau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cape Girardeau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cape Girardeau County compares with Missouri
Cape Girardeau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cape Girardeau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cape Girardeau County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson at a glance: I-55 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cape Girardeau County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 63 truck crashes reported in Jackson since 2015, this page uses Cape Girardeau County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Independence St (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Jackson fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cape Girardeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cape Girardeau County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 233 |
| US-61 | 73 |
| Mo 25 | 29 |
| Mo 74 | 25 |
| Mo 72 | 22 |
| Mo 177 | 22 |
| Mo 34 | 19 |
| Rt Ab | 16 |
Jackson at a glance
| Population | 15,929 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,482 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63755) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63755) | $252,026 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cape Girardeau 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 45 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson
How common are truck crashes in Jackson?
Cape Girardeau County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 290 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson?
Truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson?
Since 2015, Cape Girardeau County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cape Girardeau County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson?
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.