Holland, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holland 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. It runs above Missouri on 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
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County. They injured 285 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Holland had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pemiscot County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
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 (3). After it: Cs- S Franklin Street (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-18 (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 Holland 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pemiscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| Cs- S Franklin Street | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Holland at a glance
| Population | 180 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,078 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63853) | $37,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63853) | $59,136 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holland
How many truck crashes happen in Holland?
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pemiscot County (285 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Holland?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Holland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Holland?
January has the most truck crashes in Pemiscot County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pemiscot County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Holland compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Pemiscot County records 416.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Holland?
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.