Reynolds County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reynolds 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
0 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reynolds County compares with Missouri
Reynolds County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reynolds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reynolds County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Reynolds County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Reynolds County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Reynolds County. They injured 40 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Reynolds County happened on SR-49 (1), Sr-K (1) and Sr-V (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Reynolds County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Reynolds County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reynolds County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Reynolds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Reynolds County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr-K | 1 |
| Sr-V | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reynolds County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 72 | 26 |
| Mo 21 | 25 |
| Rt K | 6 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt J | 3 |
| Rt Kk | 3 |
| Rt Tt | 3 |
| Mo 49 | 2 |
Reynolds County at a glance
| Population | 5,927 |
| Land area | 808.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,585 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Reynolds 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +20% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Reynolds County
ZIP codes in Reynolds County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Reynolds County
How common are truck crashes in Reynolds County?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Reynolds County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Reynolds County?
Truck crashes in Reynolds County peak in January, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reynolds County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reynolds County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Reynolds County compared with Missouri?
Reynolds County records 127.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Reynolds 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.