Wardell, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wardell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wardell 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 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% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.7% in Missouri.
Overview
Pemiscot County has recorded 688 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wardell 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 (7). It is followed by SR-162 (1) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Wardell 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 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 |
Wardell at a glance
| Population | 282 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63879) | $41,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63879) | $59,789 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Wardell
How many truck accidents are there in Wardell?
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 Wardell?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wardell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wardell?
Truck crashes in Pemiscot County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wardell?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Wardell 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 Wardell?
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.