Perry, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ralls County: 14.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 373 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ralls County. They injured 116 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Perry since 2015, this page uses Ralls County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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 Perry since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (3) and Sr-J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Perry fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.1% 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 Ralls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| 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 |
Perry at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 495 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63462) | $51,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63462) | $142,705 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry
How many truck crashes happen in Perry?
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 Perry?
April has the most truck crashes in Ralls County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ralls County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perry compare with Missouri?
Ralls County records 307.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry?
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.