Jefferson Township, Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 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.
What stands out in Daviess County: 22.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 248 crashes involving commercial trucks in Daviess County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Daviess County since 2015; patterns below come from Daviess County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: I-35 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Jefferson Township, Daviess County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 469 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64620) | $74,464 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Daviess County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Daviess County?
Daviess County has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Daviess County?
January has the most truck crashes in Daviess County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson Township, Daviess County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Daviess County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Daviess County compare 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 Jefferson Township, 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.