Ray County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ray 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
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ray County compares with Missouri
Ray County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ray County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Ray County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ray County: August 17.3% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ray County. They injured 58 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Ray County happened on CR-CROWLEY Rd (1), SR-210 (1) and Sr-M (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Ray County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Ray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ray County) |
|---|---|
| CR-CROWLEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ray County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 10 | 21 |
| Mo 13 | 20 |
| Mo 210 | 16 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Bu 10 | 3 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
Ray County at a glance
| Population | 23,199 |
| Land area | 569.0 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,856 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ray 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +35% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ray County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ray County
How many truck accidents are there in Ray County?
Ray County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ray County?
August has the most truck crashes in Ray County, 17.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ray County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ray County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ray County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ray County has 41.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ray County?
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.