Crocker, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crocker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crocker and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Missouri
Pulaski County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pulaski County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Pulaski County: 17.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 258 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Crocker since 2015, this page uses Pulaski County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crocker since 2015 were spread across roads: I-44 (2), CR-LEXINGTON Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Crocker fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.9% 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 2 |
| CR-LEXINGTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 509 |
| Mo 17 | 17 |
| Mo 28 | 13 |
| Mo 133 | 11 |
| Lp 44 | 8 |
| Cst Ichord Ave | 4 |
| Rt T | 4 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
Crocker at a glance
| Population | 915 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 741 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65452) | $60,350 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65452) | $110,308 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +42% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 52 | +34% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crocker
How many truck accidents are there in Crocker?
Pulaski County has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 258 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crocker?
April has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crocker?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Crocker compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Pulaski County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Crocker?
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.