Jasper, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jasper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jasper 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jasper: SR-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jasper: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,457 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Jasper 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%).
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
SR-96 leads within 10 miles of Jasper with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-49 (2), CR-80 (1) and SR-126 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 Jasper fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| CR-80 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| Sr-Bb | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 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 at a glance
| Population | 878 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 792 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64755) | $77,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64755) | $144,969 |
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 Jasper
How many truck crashes happen in Jasper?
Since 2015, 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (579 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jasper?
Since 2015, SR-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jasper: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jasper?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jasper?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jasper compared with Missouri?
Jasper County records 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jasper?
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.