Jane, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jane: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jane 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 Jane: US-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jane: 4 since 2015.
Overview
McDonald County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Jane 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jane is US-71, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-72 (2), I-49 (1) and I-549 (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 Jane fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| I-549 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| US-72 | 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 |
Jane at a glance
| Population | 401 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64856) | $45,513 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64856) | $197,227 |
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 Jane
How common are truck crashes in Jane?
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 Jane?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jane since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jane?
August has the most truck crashes in McDonald County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jane?
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 Jane compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonald County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jane?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.