Clarksdale, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksdale and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 125 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clarksdale since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clarksdale is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-31 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Clarksdale fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.3% 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
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| 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 |
Clarksdale at a glance
| Population | 246 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 759 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64430) | $75,577 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64430) | $181,512 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksdale
How many truck accidents are there in Clarksdale?
278 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 125 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarksdale?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarksdale since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarksdale?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clarksdale?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clarksdale compared with Missouri?
DeKalb County records 242.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarksdale?
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.