Dent County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dent 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
3 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dent County compares with Missouri
Dent County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dent County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Dent County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dent County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 118 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dent County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-119 (1), SR-32 (1) and Sr-Cc (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Dent County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dent County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dent County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dent County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 32 | 51 |
| Mo 19 | 15 |
| Mo 72 | 9 |
| Rt H | 6 |
| Mo 68 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt O | 3 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
Dent County at a glance
| Population | 14,721 |
| Land area | 752.8 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,774 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dent 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 | 17 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -51% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -12% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dent County
ZIP codes in Dent County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dent County
How common are truck crashes in Dent County?
118 truck crashes have been reported in Dent County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 50 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dent County?
SR-19 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dent County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dent County?
The worst month is May: 11.9% of truck crashes in Dent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dent County?
Since 2015, Dent County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dent County compare with Missouri?
Dent County records 66.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dent 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.