Mississippi County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mississippi 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
1 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mississippi County compares with Missouri
Mississippi County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mississippi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mississippi County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 236.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Mississippi County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mississippi County: March 25.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Mississippi County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (25.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 18.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Mississippi County is I-57, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-77 (1) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Mississippi County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| Is 57 | 229 |
| US-60 | 33 |
| Mo 105 | 11 |
| US-62 | 10 |
| Mo 80 | 8 |
| Mo 77 | 5 |
| Mo 102 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
Mississippi County at a glance
| Population | 11,750 |
| Land area | 411.6 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,818 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mississippi 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -39% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +67% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +107% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mississippi County
ZIP codes in Mississippi County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mississippi County
How many truck accidents are there in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mississippi County?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Mississippi County: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mississippi County?
Truck crashes in Mississippi County peak in March, with 25.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mississippi County?
Since 2015, Mississippi County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mississippi County compared with Missouri?
Mississippi County records 236.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mississippi County?
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.