Ionia, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ionia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ionia and Pettis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pettis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pettis County compares with Missouri
Pettis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pettis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Pettis County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pettis County: 3.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Pettis County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 215 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ionia since 2015, this page uses Pettis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ionia since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-E (2) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Ionia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pettis County.
- 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 Pettis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-E | 2 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pettis County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 84 |
| US-50 | 82 |
| Cst W Broadway Blvd | 21 |
| Cst S Limit Ave | 20 |
| Mo 127 | 19 |
| Cst E Broadway Blvd | 16 |
| Cst Limit Ave | 13 |
| Mo 52 | 11 |
Ionia at a glance
| Population | 77 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 520 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65335) | $78,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pettis 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | -32% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +63% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ionia
How common are truck crashes in Ionia?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pettis County (215 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ionia?
The worst month is January: 10.2% of truck crashes in Pettis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ionia?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Ionia compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Pettis County records 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ionia?
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.