Ginger Blue, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ginger Blue: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ginger Blue 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 has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ginger Blue: US-71 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ginger Blue since 2015.
Overview
McDonald County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Ginger Blue since 2015, this page uses McDonald County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-49 (1), SR-43 (1) and SR-90 (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 Ginger Blue fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonald County.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 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 |
Ginger Blue at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64847) | $37,273 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ginger Blue
How many truck crashes happen in Ginger Blue?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonald County (133 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ginger Blue?
Since 2015, US-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ginger Blue: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ginger Blue?
August has the most truck crashes in McDonald County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ginger Blue?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in McDonald County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ginger Blue compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McDonald County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ginger Blue?
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.