Center, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center and Ralls County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ralls County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ralls County at a glance: 14.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Ralls County has recorded 373 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Center since 2015, this page uses Ralls County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
14.1% 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 Center since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (2), SR-19 (1) and Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Center 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Sr-J | 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 |
Center at a glance
| Population | 539 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,321 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63436) | $56,808 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63436) | $174,150 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center
How many truck crashes happen in Center?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Ralls County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 116 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center?
April has the most truck crashes in Ralls County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ralls County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Center compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ralls County has 307.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center?
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.