Waco, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waco 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).
Waco at a glance: SR-171 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Waco.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,457 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Waco since 2015; patterns below come from Jasper County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-171 leads within 10 miles of Waco with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sr-Yy (3), SR-43 (1) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Waco fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-171 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-171 | 5 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-400 | 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 |
Waco at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 288 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waco
How common are truck crashes in Waco?
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 Waco?
Since 2015, SR-171 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waco: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waco?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waco?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waco compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Waco?
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.