Kelso, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kelso: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kelso 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Kelso: I-55 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kelso since 2015.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kelso since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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-55 leads within 10 miles of Kelso with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-77 (2), Sr-Ab (2) and Independence St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Kelso fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 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 |
Kelso at a glance
| Population | 553 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,761 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63758) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63758) | $194,951 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kelso
How common are truck crashes in Kelso?
Scott County has had 471 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 199 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kelso?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kelso since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kelso?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kelso?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kelso compared with Missouri?
Scott County records 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kelso?
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.