Jackson Township, Gentry County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Gentry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Gentry County 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 |
Gentry County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Gentry County: 9.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Gentry County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
Jackson Township, Gentry County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gentry County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on Sr-M (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Gentry County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gentry County.
- 32.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Sr-M | 1 |
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 |
Jackson Township, Gentry County at a glance
| Population | 1,190 |
| Land area | 76.2 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64463) | $59,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64463) | $160,821 |
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 Jackson Township, Gentry County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Gentry County?
Gentry County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Gentry County?
Truck crashes in Gentry County peak in September, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Gentry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gentry County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Gentry County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gentry County has 75.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Gentry 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.