Jackson Township, Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Daviess County and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
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.
The headline for Daviess County: 22.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Daviess County. They injured 90 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Daviess County since 2015, this page uses Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on SR-6 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Daviess County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
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 |
Jackson Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Land area | 48.6 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64654) | $97,188 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Daviess County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Daviess County?
Daviess County has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Daviess County?
Truck crashes in Daviess County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Daviess County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Daviess County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Daviess County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Daviess County has 251.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Daviess County?
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.