Cockrell, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cockrell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cockrell and Chariton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chariton County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Missouri on 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.
Chariton County at a glance: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cockrell since 2015; patterns below come from Chariton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cockrell since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Cockrell fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Chariton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Cockrell at a glance
| Population | 167 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65281) | $73,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65281) | $184,832 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cockrell
How many truck accidents are there in Cockrell?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chariton County (104 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cockrell?
September has the most truck crashes in Chariton County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cockrell?
Since 2015, Chariton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Cockrell compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chariton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cockrell?
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.