Mosby, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mosby: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mosby and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Missouri
Clay County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Missouri on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mosby: US-69 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mosby since 2015.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 2,077 truck crashes since 2015, with 813 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Mosby since 2015, this page uses Clay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mosby is US-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-OLD Quarry Rd (1), I-35 (1) and Liberty Bend Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (21% of them).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mosby fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Quarry Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Liberty Bend Rd | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 697 |
| Is 435 | 242 |
| Mo 210 | 170 |
| US-69 | 80 |
| Is 29 | 80 |
| Mo 92 | 57 |
| Mo 291 | 56 |
| US-169 | 51 |
Mosby at a glance
| Population | 100 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 124 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 94 | -24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 127 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 175 | +38% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 124 a year in the 1990s and 175 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mosby
How common are truck crashes in Mosby?
Clay County has had 2,077 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 813 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mosby?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mosby: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mosby?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mosby?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mosby compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mosby?
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.