Greene County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Missouri
Greene County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Greene County: I-44 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Greene County.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 1,192 people and killed 69.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads in Greene County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-65 (4), US-60 (3) and Mu-Sunshine St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 68 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Greene County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 12 |
| US-65 | 4 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-266 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Sr-N | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 687 |
| US-60 | 174 |
| US-65 | 133 |
| Cst Kearney St | 121 |
| Cst Glenstone Ave | 102 |
| Cst Kansas Expy | 91 |
| Mo 13 | 90 |
| Cst Chestnut Expy | 78 |
Greene County at a glance
| Population | 307,942 |
| Land area | 675.3 sq mi |
| Density | 456 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,653 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 130 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 126 | -3% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | +28% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 236 | +46% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 130 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 236. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greene County
ZIP codes in Greene County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greene County
How common are truck crashes in Greene County?
2,708 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 1,192 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greene County?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Greene County: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greene County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 68 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greene County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greene 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.