Granger, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Granger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Granger and Scotland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scotland County numbers.
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 has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Scotland County: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Granger since 2015; patterns below come from Scotland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (15.4%).
2.0% 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 Granger since 2015: CR-759 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scotland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Granger fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-759 | 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 |
Granger at a glance
| Population | 23 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63432) | $60,481 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Granger
How many truck crashes happen in Granger?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scotland County (23 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Granger?
December has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 17.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Granger?
Since 2015, Scotland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Granger compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotland County has 94.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Granger?
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.