Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Missouri
Daviess County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Daviess County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Daviess County at a glance: 22.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Daviess County has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
22.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Daviess County is I-35, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Daviess County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 167 |
| Mo 6 | 33 |
| US-69 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 4 |
| Mo 13 | 3 |
| Mo 190 | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt J | 3 |
Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 8,541 |
| Land area | 563.3 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,127 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +58% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +53% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Daviess County
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Questions fleets ask about Daviess County
How many truck accidents are there in Daviess County?
248 truck crashes have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 90 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Daviess County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Daviess County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Daviess County?
Since 2015, Daviess County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Daviess County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Daviess County?
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.