Billings, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Billings: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Billings and Christian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Christian County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 377 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Christian County compares with Missouri
Christian County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Christian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Christian County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 16.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Christian County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Christian County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Christian County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Billings had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Christian County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-60 (3), SR-174 (2) and Sr-N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Billings fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| Sr-N | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Christian County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 89 |
| Mo 14 | 37 |
| US-160 | 31 |
| Rt Cc | 21 |
| US-60 | 20 |
| Mo 125 | 17 |
| Cst Mt Vernon St | 14 |
| Cst N Massey Blvd | 9 |
Billings at a glance
| Population | 1,183 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65610) | $77,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65610) | $287,598 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Christian 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | -34% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +39% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Billings
How many truck crashes happen in Billings?
Christian County has had 377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Billings?
I-44 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Billings since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Billings?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Billings?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Christian County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Billings compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Christian County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Billings?
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.