Trimble, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trimble: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trimble and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 335 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Missouri
Clinton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clinton County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clinton County: 19.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 160 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Trimble since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trimble since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-W (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Trimble fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 218 |
| Mo 116 | 21 |
| US-169 | 18 |
| US-69 | 15 |
| Mo 33 | 10 |
| Rt Pp | 5 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Rt Bb | 3 |
Trimble at a glance
| Population | 654 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,094 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64492) | $66,211 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64492) | $225,036 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -60% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +49% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | +84% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trimble
How common are truck crashes in Trimble?
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (160 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trimble?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Trimble?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Trimble compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trimble?
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.