Bourbon, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bourbon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bourbon and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Missouri
Crawford County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 238.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. 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 Crawford County: 23.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 126 truck crashes reported in Bourbon since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
10.5% 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 Bourbon is I-44, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Bourbon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 467 |
| Mo 19 | 47 |
| Mo 8 | 24 |
| Rt Ff | 6 |
| Nor 44 | 6 |
| Rt V | 5 |
| Rt C | 5 |
| Mo 49 | 4 |
Bourbon at a glance
| Population | 1,533 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65535) | $56,660 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65535) | $143,945 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +89% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bourbon
How common are truck crashes in Bourbon?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bourbon?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bourbon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bourbon?
January has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bourbon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bourbon compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 238.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bourbon?
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.