Blodgett, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blodgett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blodgett and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 471 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Missouri
Scott County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Blodgett at a glance: I-57 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Blodgett.
Overview
Police reported 471 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 199 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Blodgett since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of Blodgett with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-55 (2), SR-77 (1) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Blodgett fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 4 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 210 |
| Is 57 | 32 |
| US-61 | 25 |
| US-62 | 20 |
| Mo 77 | 18 |
| Rp 93 | 14 |
| Rt Hh | 13 |
| Rt Ab | 12 |
Blodgett at a glance
| Population | 207 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,270 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63824) | $38,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63824) | $139,274 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +30% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blodgett
How many truck accidents are there in Blodgett?
471 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 199 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blodgett?
I-57 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blodgett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blodgett?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blodgett?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blodgett compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blodgett?
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.