Cooper County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cooper County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 647 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cooper County compares with Missouri
Cooper County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cooper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cooper County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 305.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Cooper County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cooper County: 1 in 286 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cooper County since 2015: 225 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads in Cooper County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-5 (1), SR-98 (1) and Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Cooper County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cooper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cooper County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cooper County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 534 |
| Mo 5 | 33 |
| Rt B | 12 |
| Mo 87 | 9 |
| Mo 179 | 6 |
| Cst Ashley Rd | 4 |
| Mo 135 | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
Cooper County at a glance
| Population | 17,122 |
| Land area | 564.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,296 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cooper 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 | 36 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 53 | +47% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cooper County
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Questions fleets ask about Cooper County
How many truck crashes happen in Cooper County?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cooper County (225 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cooper County?
I-70 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cooper County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cooper County?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cooper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cooper County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cooper County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cooper County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cooper County has 305.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cooper County?
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.