Anderson, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anderson and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McDonald County: −41% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (27 vs 45).
Overview
McDonald County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Anderson since 2015, this page uses McDonald County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015 were spread across roads: I-49 (1), SR-43 (1), SR-90 (1), Sr-C (1) and Sr-Dd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Anderson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonald County.
- 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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Anderson at a glance
| Population | 2,089 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64831) | $63,254 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64831) | $167,534 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson
How many truck accidents are there in Anderson?
378 truck crashes have been reported in McDonald County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 133 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Anderson?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in McDonald County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anderson?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDonald County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anderson compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonald County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Anderson?
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.