Bertrand, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bertrand: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bertrand and Mississippi County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mississippi County numbers.
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 sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mississippi County: March worst month: 25.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mississippi County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bertrand since 2015, this page uses Mississippi County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 25.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 within 10 miles of Bertrand is I-57, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (3), US-60 (2) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Bertrand fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mississippi County.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 9 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Bertrand at a glance
| Population | 704 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 854 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63823) | $62,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63823) | $107,870 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bertrand
How common are truck crashes in Bertrand?
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mississippi County (152 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bertrand?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bertrand since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bertrand?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 25.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bertrand?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bertrand compared with Missouri?
Mississippi County records 236.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bertrand?
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.