Tipton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tipton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tipton and Moniteau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moniteau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moniteau County compares with Missouri
Moniteau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moniteau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moniteau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Moniteau County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Moniteau County: 11.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moniteau County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 40 days.
Tipton had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Moniteau County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tipton is US-50, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Tipton fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Moniteau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 8 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moniteau County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 36 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 87 | 12 |
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 179 | 5 |
| Cst Buchanan St | 4 |
| Cst Oak St | 4 |
| Bu 50 | 3 |
Tipton at a glance
| Population | 2,648 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65081) | $56,121 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65081) | $158,536 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moniteau 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tipton
How many truck accidents are there in Tipton?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moniteau County (51 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tipton?
US-50 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tipton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tipton?
Truck crashes in Moniteau County peak in May, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tipton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Moniteau County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tipton compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moniteau County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tipton?
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.