Union Township, Dunklin County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Dunklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dunklin County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Dunklin County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Dunklin County since 2015; patterns below come from Dunklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: SR-53 (1) and US-62 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Dunklin County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunklin County.
- 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 Dunklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Union Township, Dunklin County at a glance
| Population | 3,270 |
| Land area | 103.4 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63933) | $55,582 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63933) | $93,966 |
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 Union Township, Dunklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Dunklin County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Dunklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 147 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Dunklin County?
Truck crashes in Dunklin County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union 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 does Union Township, Dunklin County 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 Union Township, Dunklin County?
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.