Alba, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alba: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alba and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
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 |
Jasper County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Alba at a glance: SR-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Alba: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,457 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Alba had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jasper County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-96 leads within 10 miles of Alba with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-171 (2), SR-249 (2) and Sr-M (2).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Alba fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| Sr-M | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| Sr-H | 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 |
Alba at a glance
| Population | 571 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,736 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64830) | $51,510 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64830) | $79,922 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 118 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 124. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alba
How common are truck crashes in Alba?
Jasper County has had 1,457 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alba?
SR-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alba since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alba?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in September, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alba?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alba compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 98.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alba?
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.