Independence Township, Dunklin County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Independence Township, Dunklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Independence Township, Dunklin County and Dunklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dunklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunklin County compares with Missouri
Dunklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Dunklin County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Dunklin County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dunklin County. They injured 147 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Independence Township, Dunklin County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dunklin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-25 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Independence Township, Dunklin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dunklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 90 |
| Mo 25 | 41 |
| Mo 53 | 21 |
| Mo 164 | 8 |
| Rt Nn | 7 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| Mo 84 | 6 |
| Rt F | 5 |
Independence Township, Dunklin County at a glance
| Population | 11,801 |
| Land area | 109.8 sq mi |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63857) | $55,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63857) | $115,044 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunklin 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 | 23 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 17 | +31% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +24% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Independence Township, Dunklin County
How common are truck crashes in Independence Township, Dunklin County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Dunklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 147 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Independence Township, Dunklin County?
NHTSA data shows US-412 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Independence since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Independence Township, Dunklin County?
Truck crashes in Dunklin County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Independence Township, Dunklin County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunklin County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Independence Township, Dunklin County compare with Missouri?
Dunklin County records 81.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Independence Township, Dunklin 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.