Jamesport, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamesport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamesport 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 sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: 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.
Jamesport had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Daviess County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jamesport since 2015: SR-6 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Jamesport fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 22.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Jamesport at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,011 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64648) | $74,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64648) | $107,828 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Jamesport
How common are truck crashes in Jamesport?
Daviess County has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jamesport?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jamesport?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Jamesport compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Daviess County has 251.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jamesport?
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.