South Fork, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Fork 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.
South Fork at a glance: US-63 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Fork: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 392 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howell County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Fork since 2015, this page uses Howell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 South Fork with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Broadway St (1) and Sr-Cc (1).
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 South Fork fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howell County.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Howell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
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 |
South Fork at a glance
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65775) | $52,206 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65775) | $182,436 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Fork
How many truck accidents are there in South Fork?
Howell County has had 392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Fork?
US-63 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Fork since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Fork?
Truck crashes in Howell County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Fork?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Howell County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Fork compared with Missouri?
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 South Fork?
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.