Dallas Township, DeKalb County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dallas Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dallas Township, DeKalb County 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 |
DeKalb County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 263 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 278 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dallas Township, DeKalb County since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 8.3% 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 Dallas since 2015: I-35 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Dallas Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.3% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 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 |
Dallas Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 268 |
| Land area | 42.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64497) | $69,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64497) | $230,311 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dallas Township, DeKalb County
How many truck accidents are there in Dallas Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, 278 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (125 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dallas Township, DeKalb County?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dallas Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dallas Township, DeKalb County compared with Missouri?
DeKalb County records 242.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dallas Township, DeKalb 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.