Paris, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paris and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Missouri
Monroe County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Monroe County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Monroe County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Paris had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paris since 2015: US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Paris fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 41 |
| Mo 15 | 21 |
| Mo 151 | 6 |
| Mo 154 | 6 |
| Rt M | 6 |
| Crd 117 | 2 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt Aa | 2 |
Paris at a glance
| Population | 1,177 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65275) | $60,893 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65275) | $147,621 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +59% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paris
How many truck accidents are there in Paris?
Monroe County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paris?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in July, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paris?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Paris compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 107.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paris?
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.