Gasconade County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gasconade 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
5 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gasconade County compares with Missouri
Gasconade County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gasconade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gasconade County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Gasconade County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Gasconade County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gasconade County. They injured 56 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Gasconade County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2), US-50 (2) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Gasconade County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gasconade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gasconade County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gasconade County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 19 | 32 |
| US-50 | 28 |
| Mo 28 | 25 |
| Mo 100 | 13 |
| Rt P | 3 |
| Crd Danz Rd | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt Y | 2 |
Gasconade County at a glance
| Population | 14,655 |
| Land area | 519.0 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gasconade 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -63% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +60% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -25% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gasconade County
ZIP codes in Gasconade County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gasconade County
How common are truck crashes in Gasconade County?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gasconade County (56 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasconade County?
The worst month is January: 14.1% of truck crashes in Gasconade County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gasconade County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gasconade County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gasconade County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 75.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gasconade County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gasconade 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.