Ralls County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ralls County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ralls County compares with Missouri
Ralls County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ralls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ralls County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 307.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ralls County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ralls County: 14.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ralls County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Ralls County happened on SR-19 (2), US-61 (2), Sr-F (1), Sr-J (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Ralls County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ralls County.
- 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ralls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ralls County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ralls County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 138 |
| US-36 | 50 |
| Rt H | 36 |
| Mo 19 | 30 |
| Rt A | 17 |
| Mo 154 | 11 |
| Rt Dd | 11 |
| Rt J | 10 |
Ralls County at a glance
| Population | 10,499 |
| Land area | 469.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,707 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ralls 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | +71% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +82% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 36 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ralls County
ZIP codes in Ralls County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ralls County
How common are truck crashes in Ralls County?
Since 2015, 373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ralls County (116 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ralls County?
The worst month is April: 11.8% of truck crashes in Ralls County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ralls County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Ralls County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Ralls County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ralls County has 307.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ralls County?
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.