Peculiar, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peculiar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peculiar 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Cass County at a glance: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 863 truck crashes since 2015, with 380 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 54 truck crashes reported in Peculiar since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
I-49 leads within 10 miles of Peculiar with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-291 (2), CR-ANACONDA Rd (1) and Ewing Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
They recorded 18.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Peculiar fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Check whether your routes use I-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cass County.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 6 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| CR-ANACONDA Rd | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Peculiar at a glance
| Population | 6,226 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 687 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64078) | $103,922 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64078) | $301,867 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peculiar
How common are truck crashes in Peculiar?
863 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 380 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Peculiar?
I-49 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Peculiar since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Peculiar?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Peculiar?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Peculiar compared with Missouri?
Cass County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Peculiar?
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.