Caruthersville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caruthersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caruthersville and Pemiscot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pemiscot County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Pemiscot County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pemiscot County at a glance: 22.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Pemiscot County has recorded 688 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Caruthersville had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pemiscot County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Caruthersville with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-155 (1), Sr-B (1) and Sr-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Caruthersville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pemiscot County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| I-155 | 1 |
| 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 |
Caruthersville at a glance
| Population | 5,170 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,002 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63830) | $36,979 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63830) | $146,070 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caruthersville
How common are truck crashes in Caruthersville?
688 truck crashes have been reported in Pemiscot County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 285 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Caruthersville?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caruthersville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Caruthersville?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Pemiscot County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Caruthersville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Caruthersville compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 416.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pemiscot County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caruthersville?
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.