Carterville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carterville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carterville 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 sits below Missouri 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).
What stands out in Carterville: I-44 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Carterville.
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 Carterville since 2015, this page uses Jasper County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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 Carterville is I-44, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-96 (3), Sr-Yy (3) and SR-171 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
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 Carterville fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jasper County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-JACKPINE Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 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 |
Carterville at a glance
| Population | 1,866 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64835) | $58,849 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64835) | $102,665 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carterville
How common are truck crashes in Carterville?
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 Carterville?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carterville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carterville?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carterville?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carterville compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carterville?
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.