Jasper County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jasper County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Missouri
Jasper County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Jasper County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jasper County: SR-96 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Jasper County.
Overview
Police reported 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jasper County is SR-96, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-44 (4), SR-171 (4) and Sr-Yy (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.7 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jasper County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 6 |
| I-44 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 4 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Sr-M | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-80 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 431 |
| Mo 171 | 117 |
| Is 49 | 94 |
| Mo 66 | 67 |
| Mo 96 | 65 |
| Rt M | 53 |
| Mo 43 | 48 |
| Mo 249 | 42 |
Jasper County at a glance
| Population | 126,479 |
| Land area | 638.5 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,297 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 118 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 64 | -46% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 92 | +44% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 124 | +35% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 118 a year in the 1990s and 124 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jasper County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jasper County
How common are truck crashes in Jasper County?
1,457 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 579 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jasper County?
Since 2015, SR-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jasper County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jasper County?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jasper County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 98.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jasper County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.