Perkins, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perkins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perkins 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.
Scott County at a glance: 13.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
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 Perkins 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perkins since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-77 (2), SR-25 (1) and Sr-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Perkins fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 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 |
Perkins at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63774) | $48,558 |
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. 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 Perkins
How many truck crashes happen in Perkins?
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (199 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perkins?
June has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perkins?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Perkins compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 Perkins?
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.