Brandsville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brandsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brandsville and Howell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howell County compares with Missouri
Howell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Howell County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Brandsville at a glance: US-63 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brandsville since 2015.
Overview
Howell County has recorded 392 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brandsville since 2015, this page uses Howell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of Brandsville with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Brandsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Howell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howell County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 162 |
| US-60 | 58 |
| Mo 17 | 33 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 14 | 8 |
| Mo 142 | 6 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
| Rt Bb | 4 |
Brandsville at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65688) | $68,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howell 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 | 31 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | +45% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brandsville
How many truck crashes happen in Brandsville?
Since 2015, 392 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howell County (206 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brandsville?
US-63 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brandsville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brandsville?
Truck crashes in Howell County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brandsville?
Since 2015, Howell County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Brandsville compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Howell County records 82.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brandsville?
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.