Rockford Township, Carroll County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockford Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockford Township, Carroll County and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Missouri
Carroll County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Carroll County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 37 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rockford Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.7%).
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rockford since 2015: CR-210 (1) and CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Rockford Township, Carroll County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-210 | 1 |
| CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 24 |
| Mo 10 | 10 |
| US-24 | 6 |
| Rt Z | 5 |
| Mo 41 | 4 |
| Crd 244 | 2 |
| Rt J | 2 |
| Rt M | 2 |
Rockford Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 70 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64623) | $53,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64623) | $70,572 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -70% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +20% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockford Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Rockford Township, Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockford Township, Carroll County?
August has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockford Township, Carroll County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rockford Township, Carroll County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 75.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockford Township, Carroll County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.