Republic, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Republic: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Republic and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
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 |
Greene County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Republic at a glance: I-44 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Republic.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 1,192 people and killed 69.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Republic since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Republic with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Mu-Sunshine St (2), SR-266 (2) and SR-360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 68 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Republic fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| SR-266 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Sr-N | 2 |
| Sr-Zz | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| Chestnut Expy | 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 |
Republic at a glance
| Population | 21,392 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,330 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65619) | $85,024 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65619) | $244,715 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Republic
How common are truck crashes in Republic?
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (1,192 injured, 69 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Republic?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Republic since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Republic?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Republic?
68 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Republic compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Republic?
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.