Pilot Grove, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pilot Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pilot Grove 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 sits below Missouri 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.
The headline for 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 1 truck crash reported in Pilot Grove 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pilot Grove is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (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 Pilot Grove fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooper County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Pilot Grove at a glance
| Population | 690 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,639 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65276) | $78,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65276) | $183,457 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pilot Grove
How common are truck crashes in Pilot Grove?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cooper County (225 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pilot Grove?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pilot Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pilot Grove?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cooper County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pilot Grove?
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 Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove?
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.