Rutledge, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rutledge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rutledge and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Missouri
Knox County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Knox County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Knox County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Rutledge since 2015; patterns below come from Knox County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rutledge since 2015: SR-15 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Rutledge fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 15 | 16 |
| Mo 6 | 15 |
| Mo 156 | 7 |
| Mo 11 | 5 |
| Rt V | 3 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Crd Airline Street | 1 |
| Crd Fall Rd | 1 |
Rutledge at a glance
| Population | 83 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 624 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63563) | $61,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63563) | $165,522 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -63% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +122% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rutledge
How many truck crashes happen in Rutledge?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (29 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutledge?
February has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rutledge?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rutledge compare with Missouri?
Knox County records 128.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rutledge?
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.