Webb City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webb City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webb City 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Webb City at a glance: I-44 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Webb City since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,457 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 579 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Webb City had 46 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%).
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
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come Sr-Yy (3), SR-171 (2) and SR-249 (2).
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%).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Webb City 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Webb City at a glance
| Population | 13,391 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,542 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 |
In the 1990s about 118 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 124. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Webb City
How common are truck crashes in Webb City?
1,457 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 579 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webb City?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webb City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webb City?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Webb City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Webb City compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Webb City?
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.