Whiting, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiting: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiting 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Mississippi County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mississippi County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 25.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Mississippi County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Whiting 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 18.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-55 (2), SR-77 (1) 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 Whiting fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| 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 |
Whiting at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whiting
How many truck crashes happen in Whiting?
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 Whiting?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whiting: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whiting?
The worst month is March: 25.8% of truck crashes in Mississippi County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whiting?
Since 2015, Mississippi County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Whiting compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 236.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whiting?
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.