Hermitage, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hermitage: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hermitage and Hickory County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hickory County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickory County compares with Missouri
Hickory County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickory County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickory County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 22.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 46% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Hickory County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Hickory County: June worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hickory County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Hermitage since 2015, this page uses Hickory County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 22.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hermitage since 2015: US-65 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Hermitage fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hickory County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickory County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 25 |
| US-65 | 14 |
| Mo 83 | 9 |
| Mo 64 | 3 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt O | 2 |
| Crd 191 | 1 |
| Crd 286 | 1 |
Hermitage at a glance
| Population | 641 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 494 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65668) | $38,449 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65668) | $142,040 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickory 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +38% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hermitage
How common are truck crashes in Hermitage?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickory County (24 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hermitage?
The worst month is June: 15.6% of truck crashes in Hickory County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hermitage?
Since 2015, Hickory County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hermitage compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Hickory County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hermitage?
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.