Chariton County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chariton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chariton County compares with Missouri
Chariton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chariton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chariton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Chariton County has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chariton County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chariton County. They injured 104 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 26.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Chariton County happened on CR-CAL Hubbard Ave (1) and CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Chariton County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chariton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chariton County) |
|---|---|
| CR-CAL Hubbard Ave | 1 |
| CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chariton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 31 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 11 | 9 |
| Rt C | 4 |
| Cst Grand Ave | 2 |
| Mo 129 | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt M | 2 |
Chariton County at a glance
| Population | 7,397 |
| Land area | 751.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,821 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chariton 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +45% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chariton County
ZIP codes in Chariton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chariton County
How many truck accidents are there in Chariton County?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Chariton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 104 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chariton County?
September has the most truck crashes in Chariton County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chariton County?
Since 2015, Chariton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chariton County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Chariton County has 94.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chariton County?
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.