Diehlstadt, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Diehlstadt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Diehlstadt 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mississippi County at a glance: March worst month: 25.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Diehlstadt since 2015; patterns below come from Mississippi County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 25.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.7%).
16.1% 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 Diehlstadt is I-57, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-55 (3), Sr-Hh (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Diehlstadt fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 10 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 |
Diehlstadt at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,122 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Diehlstadt
How common are truck crashes in Diehlstadt?
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mississippi County (152 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Diehlstadt?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Diehlstadt: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Diehlstadt?
Truck crashes in Mississippi County peak in March, with 25.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Diehlstadt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mississippi County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Diehlstadt compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 236.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mississippi County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Diehlstadt?
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.