Richland, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 17.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.7% in Missouri.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 625 truck crashes since 2015, with 258 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Richland since 2015; patterns below come from Pulaski County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Richland fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
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 |
Richland at a glance
| Population | 1,729 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 763 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65556) | $38,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65556) | $108,520 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland
How many truck accidents are there in Richland?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 258 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Richland?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland?
April has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richland compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland?
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.