Gasconade, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gasconade: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gasconade and Gasconade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gasconade County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Gasconade County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Gasconade County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Gasconade had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gasconade County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gasconade since 2015: SR-19 (4). No single road stands out.
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 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasconade County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gasconade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 4 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 167 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 823 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gasconade
How many truck crashes happen in Gasconade?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 56 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasconade?
January has the most truck crashes in Gasconade County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gasconade?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gasconade compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Gasconade County has 75.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gasconade?
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.