DeKalb County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeKalb 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 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Missouri
DeKalb County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, DeKalb County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 263 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 278 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
8.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads in DeKalb County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-35 (1), SR-31 (1) and SR-6 (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 DeKalb County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.3% 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 192 |
| Is 35 | 25 |
| Mo 31 | 8 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Mo 6 | 5 |
| Rp 3653 | 4 |
| Rp 3667 | 4 |
DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 9,884 |
| Land area | 421.4 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,593 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +127% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in DeKalb County?
278 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in DeKalb County?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in DeKalb County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in DeKalb County?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in DeKalb County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in DeKalb County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 242.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in DeKalb 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.