Wilson Township, Grundy County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson Township, Grundy County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson Township, Grundy County and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Grundy County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grundy County: December worst month: 18.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grundy County. They injured 38 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
Wilson Township, Grundy County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grundy County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Wilson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Wilson Township, Grundy County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grundy County.
- 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Wilson Township, Grundy County at a glance
| Population | 346 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64652) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64652) | $195,346 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilson Township, Grundy County
How many truck crashes happen in Wilson Township, Grundy County?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grundy County (38 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson Township, Grundy County?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in December, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilson Township, Grundy County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Wilson Township, Grundy County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Grundy County records 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilson Township, Grundy 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.