Ellington, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellington and Reynolds County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Reynolds County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Reynolds County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on 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
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Reynolds County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Ellington since 2015, this page uses Reynolds County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ellington since 2015: Sr-K (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Reynolds County.
Route planning tips for Ellington fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Reynolds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-K | 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 |
Ellington at a glance
| Population | 766 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 524 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellington
How common are truck crashes in Ellington?
Reynolds County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellington?
The worst month is January: 12.8% of truck crashes in Reynolds County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ellington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Reynolds County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ellington compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Reynolds County has 127.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ellington?
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.