Scotland County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotland 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scotland County compares with Missouri
Scotland County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotland County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.5× 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 | 2.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Scotland County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Scotland County at a glance: 12.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Scotland County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Scotland County is SR-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-759 (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scotland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Scotland County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-759 | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 20 |
| Mo 15 | 18 |
| Rt T | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 156 | 1 |
| Crd 759 | 1 |
| Crd 817 | 1 |
| Rt Aa | 1 |
Scotland County at a glance
| Population | 4,698 |
| Land area | 436.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,974 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotland 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | +61% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Scotland County
ZIP codes in Scotland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Scotland County
How many truck accidents are there in Scotland County?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Scotland County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 23 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scotland County?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Scotland County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County?
December has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 17.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scotland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Scotland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Scotland County compare with Missouri?
Scotland County records 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scotland County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.