Miller County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miller County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Missouri
Miller County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Miller County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Miller County at a glance: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miller County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads in Miller County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-42 (1), Sr-D (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Miller County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Miller County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Sr-D | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 70 |
| Mo 42 | 23 |
| Mo 52 | 20 |
| Mo 17 | 18 |
| Bu 54 | 9 |
| Cst Bagnell Dam Blvd | 8 |
| Mo 87 | 4 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
Miller County at a glance
| Population | 25,668 |
| Land area | 592.6 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,002 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +39% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Miller County
ZIP codes in Miller County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Miller County
How many truck crashes happen in Miller County?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Miller County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 104 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Miller County?
Since 2015, SR-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Miller County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Miller County?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Miller County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miller County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miller County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Miller County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Miller County records 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Miller County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.