Freeman, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freeman and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Missouri
Cass County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cass County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 863 truck crashes since 2015, with 380 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Freeman since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-ANACONDA Rd (1), SR-2 (1) and Sr-O (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
They recorded 18.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Freeman fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.0% 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
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 5 |
| CR-ANACONDA Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 364 |
| Mo 7 | 88 |
| Mo 58 | 53 |
| Mo 291 | 50 |
| Mo 2 | 24 |
| Rt Y | 18 |
| Rt D | 17 |
| Rt J | 10 |
Freeman at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 579 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64746) | $79,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64746) | $266,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 77 | +48% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freeman
How many truck crashes happen in Freeman?
Cass County has had 863 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Freeman?
I-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Freeman since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freeman?
May has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freeman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Freeman compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 64.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freeman?
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.