Urbana, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Urbana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Urbana and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Missouri
Dallas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Dallas County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dallas County: July worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Urbana since 2015, this page uses Dallas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Urbana since 2015: US-65 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Urbana fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 63 |
| Mo 73 | 24 |
| Mo 32 | 23 |
| Rt M | 14 |
| Cst Ash St | 12 |
| Rt D | 8 |
| Mo 64 | 5 |
| Mo 38 | 5 |
Urbana at a glance
| Population | 408 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 424 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65767) | $52,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65767) | $174,689 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +31% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Urbana
How common are truck crashes in Urbana?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (87 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Urbana?
July has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Urbana?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Urbana compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 91.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Urbana?
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.