Spokane, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spokane: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spokane 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 runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share.
Christian County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Christian County has recorded 377 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Spokane since 2015; patterns below come from Christian County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spokane since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KEYSTONE Rd (1), Sr-M (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Spokane fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Christian County.
- 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 Christian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-KEYSTONE Rd | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-65 | 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 |
Spokane at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65754) | $88,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65754) | $177,683 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spokane
How common are truck crashes in Spokane?
Christian County has had 377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Spokane?
Truck crashes in Christian County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spokane?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Christian County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Spokane compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Christian County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spokane?
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.