Hermann, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hermann: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hermann 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. It stands out for 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
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.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Hermann since 2015, this page uses Gasconade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-100 (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 Hermann fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gasconade County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Gasconade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-100 | 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 |
Hermann at a glance
| Population | 2,192 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 859 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65041) | $70,368 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65041) | $243,238 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hermann
How many truck crashes happen in Hermann?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 56 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hermann?
SR-19 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hermann since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hermann?
Truck crashes in Gasconade County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hermann?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hermann compare with Missouri?
Gasconade County records 75.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hermann?
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.