Blackwater, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blackwater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blackwater and Cooper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cooper County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cooper County at a glance: 1 in 286 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cooper County. They injured 225 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Blackwater since 2015, this page uses Cooper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blackwater since 2015: I-70 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Blackwater fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 12.3% 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 Cooper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
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 |
Blackwater at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65322) | $73,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65322) | $167,465 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blackwater
How common are truck crashes in Blackwater?
Cooper County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blackwater?
February has the most truck crashes in Cooper County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blackwater?
Since 2015, Cooper County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Blackwater compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Cooper County records 305.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blackwater?
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.