Fleming, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fleming: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fleming and Ray County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ray County numbers.
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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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
Ray County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Fleming since 2015; patterns below come from Ray County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 17.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fleming since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-CROWLEY Rd (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Fleming fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ray County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CROWLEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-210 | 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 |
Fleming at a glance
| Population | 114 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64017) | $68,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64017) | $206,642 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fleming
How many truck accidents are there in Fleming?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Ray County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fleming?
The worst month is August: 17.3% of truck crashes in Ray County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fleming?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ray County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fleming compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ray County has 41.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fleming?
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.