Wilson City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson City 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 has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mississippi County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 25.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mississippi County. They injured 152 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Wilson City since 2015; patterns below come from Mississippi County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 18.7% of truck crashes.
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 Wilson City is I-57, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-51 (3), SR-121 (1) and SR-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Wilson City fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 8 |
| US-51 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 |
Wilson City at a glance
| Population | 75 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63882) | $30,227 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63882) | $54,331 |
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 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 Wilson City
How many truck crashes happen in Wilson City?
Mississippi County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wilson City?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilson City since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson City?
Truck crashes in Mississippi County peak in March, with 25.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilson City?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wilson City compare with Missouri?
Mississippi County records 236.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilson City?
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.