Oak Grove, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Grove 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 |
Jackson County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oak Grove: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Grove: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 3,008 people were injured and 122 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 93 truck crashes were reported in Oak Grove since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-7 (2), US-50 (2) and Sr-F (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 164 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is July, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oak Grove fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Oak Grove at a glance
| Population | 9,129 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,424 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64075) | $81,573 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64075) | $264,600 |
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 Oak Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Oak Grove?
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (3,008 injured, 122 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Grove?
I-70 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Grove?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oak Grove compare with Missouri?
Jackson County records 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oak Grove?
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.