Sibley, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sibley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sibley 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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson County at a glance: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sibley 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sibley since 2015 were spread across roads: Little Blue Pkwy (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sibley fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Little Blue Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-210 | 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 |
Sibley at a glance
| Population | 320 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 307 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64088) | $101,645 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64088) | $331,984 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 396 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sibley
How many truck accidents are there in Sibley?
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (3,008 injured, 122 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sibley?
The worst month is September: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sibley?
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 Sibley 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 Sibley?
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.