Darlington, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darlington and Gentry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gentry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gentry County compares with Missouri
Gentry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gentry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gentry 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 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 34% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Gentry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Gentry County: 9.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gentry County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Darlington since 2015, this page uses Gentry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
3.9% 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 Darlington since 2015: US-136 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Darlington fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gentry County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gentry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gentry County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Rt Z | 9 |
| US-169 | 6 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt H | 3 |
| Rt O | 3 |
| Rt Aa | 2 |
| Bu 136 | 1 |
Darlington at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gentry 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -57% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +64% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +34% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darlington
How many truck crashes happen in Darlington?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Gentry County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Darlington?
September has the most truck crashes in Gentry County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Darlington?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gentry County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Darlington compared with Missouri?
Gentry County records 75.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Darlington?
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.