Rives, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rives: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rives 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Dunklin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Dunklin County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Dunklin County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rives since 2015, this page uses Dunklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rives since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (2) and US-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Rives fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunklin County.
- 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 Dunklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| US-412 | 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 |
Rives at a glance
| Population | 42 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Rives
How many truck crashes happen in Rives?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunklin County (147 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rives?
Truck crashes in Dunklin County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rives?
Since 2015, Dunklin County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Rives compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dunklin County has 81.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rives?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.