Otterville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otterville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otterville 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Cooper County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Cooper County: 1 in 286 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Cooper County has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Otterville 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.
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
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-135 (1) and Sr-O (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 Otterville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooper County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 8 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 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 |
Otterville at a glance
| Population | 449 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 918 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65348) | $52,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65348) | $202,719 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Otterville
How many truck accidents are there in Otterville?
647 truck crashes have been reported in Cooper County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 225 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Otterville?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Otterville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Otterville?
February has the most truck crashes in Cooper County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Otterville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cooper County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Otterville compared 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 Otterville?
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.