Willard, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willard 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Willard: I-44 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Willard.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 2,708 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,192 people injured and 69 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Willard since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Willard is I-44, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Willard fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
| Mu-Sunshine St | 2 |
| SR-266 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Chestnut Expy | 1 |
| Kansas Expy | 1 |
| Kearney St | 1 |
| Mu-E Sawyer Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Evergreen St | 1 |
| SR-413 | 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 |
Willard at a glance
| Population | 6,632 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,097 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65781) | $83,816 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65781) | $235,154 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 130 to 236. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Willard
How many truck crashes happen in Willard?
Since 2015, 2,708 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (1,192 injured, 69 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Willard?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Willard since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Willard?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Willard?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 68 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Willard compared with Missouri?
Greene County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Willard?
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.