Rensselaer, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rensselaer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rensselaer and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Missouri
Marion County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Marion County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Marion County: 18.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 180 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rensselaer since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-36 (2), Sr-J (1) and Sr-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Rensselaer fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.0% 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 212 |
| US-36 | 101 |
| US-24 | 37 |
| Mo 168 | 15 |
| Is 72 | 14 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Crd 422 | 7 |
Rensselaer at a glance
| Population | 253 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63401) | $60,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63401) | $149,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 44 | +35% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rensselaer
How many truck crashes happen in Rensselaer?
488 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 180 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rensselaer?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rensselaer: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rensselaer?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rensselaer?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rensselaer compared with Missouri?
Marion County records 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rensselaer?
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.