Greenwood, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Missouri
Jackson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jackson County: July garbage-truck crashes peak in July (14% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 3,008 people and killed 122.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Greenwood since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwood happened on SR-7 (3), US-50 (3), I-470 (2), SR-291 (2) and I-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 164 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (14% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Greenwood fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| Pvt-S Hereford Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 1,083 |
| Is 435 | 576 |
| US-71 | 289 |
| Is 670 | 179 |
| Is 470 | 177 |
| Is 35 | 175 |
| Mo 291 | 139 |
| US-50 | 136 |
Greenwood at a glance
| Population | 6,235 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,195 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64034) | $120,041 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64034) | $349,167 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 396 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 330 | -17% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 306 | -7% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 558 | +82% | 8.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 396 to 558. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Greenwood?
Jackson County has had 5,699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,008 people and killing 122.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in September, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greenwood?
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.