Pemiscot County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pemiscot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 688 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pemiscot County compares with Missouri
Pemiscot County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pemiscot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pemiscot County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 416.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Pemiscot County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pemiscot County: 22.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Pemiscot County has recorded 688 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-412 (2), Sr-B (1) and Sr-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Pemiscot County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Pemiscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pemiscot County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| US-412 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-U | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pemiscot County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 485 |
| US-412 | 40 |
| Is 155 | 28 |
| Mo 84 | 17 |
| Rt U | 14 |
| Rt D | 9 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| Mo 164 | 5 |
Pemiscot County at a glance
| Population | 14,407 |
| Land area | 492.6 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,108 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pemiscot 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 | 42 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 32 | -24% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 48 | +49% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 57 | +19% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pemiscot County
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Questions fleets ask about Pemiscot County
How common are truck crashes in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County has had 688 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pemiscot County?
I-55 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pemiscot County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pemiscot County?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Pemiscot County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pemiscot County?
Since 2015, Pemiscot County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pemiscot County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 416.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pemiscot County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pemiscot County?
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.