Pascola, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pascola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pascola 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 |
Pemiscot County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County. They injured 285 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pascola since 2015, this page uses Pemiscot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). 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 Pascola fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pemiscot County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
Pascola at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 506 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63827) | $65,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63827) | $86,398 |
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 Pascola
How many truck accidents are there in Pascola?
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pemiscot County (285 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pascola?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pascola since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pascola?
Truck crashes in Pemiscot County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pascola?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pascola compared with Missouri?
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 Pascola?
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.