Boonville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boonville 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). It stands out for 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
Cooper County has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 70 truck crashes reported in Boonville since 2015, this page uses Cooper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-5 (1) and SR-98 (1).
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 Boonville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooper County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cooper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 |
Boonville at a glance
| Population | 7,863 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 950 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65233) | $68,320 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65233) | $210,564 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Boonville
How common are truck crashes in Boonville?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cooper County (225 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Boonville?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Boonville: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boonville?
February has the most truck crashes in Cooper County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boonville?
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 Boonville compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cooper County has 305.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boonville?
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.