Carl Junction, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carl Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carl Junction 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 |
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 Carl Junction: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Carl Junction: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Carl Junction since 2015, this page uses Jasper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Carl Junction is I-44, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-171 (3), Sr-Yy (3) and SR-249 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is March, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Carl Junction fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 3 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Carl Junction at a glance
| Population | 8,435 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,523 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64834) | $85,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64834) | $207,907 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 118 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Carl Junction
How many truck accidents are there in Carl Junction?
Jasper County has had 1,457 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carl Junction?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carl Junction: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carl Junction?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carl Junction?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carl Junction compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 98.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carl Junction?
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.