Frankford, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frankford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frankford and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Missouri
Pike County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Pike County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Pike County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 70 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Frankford since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Frankford since 2015: US-61 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Frankford fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 96 |
| US-54 | 41 |
| Rt Uu | 9 |
| Bu 61 | 7 |
| Mo 161 | 7 |
| Mo 79 | 6 |
| Rt Ww | 5 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
Frankford at a glance
| Population | 346 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 790 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63441) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63441) | $127,293 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -58% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +6% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frankford
How common are truck crashes in Frankford?
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (70 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Frankford?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in June, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Frankford?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Frankford compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 98.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frankford?
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.