Vanduser, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vanduser: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vanduser 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 Scott County: 13.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Scott County has recorded 471 truck crashes since 2015, with 199 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Vanduser 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vanduser since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (1), SR-77 (1), Sr-Hh (1) and Sr-Y (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Vanduser fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| 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 |
Vanduser at a glance
| Population | 185 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63784) | $48,333 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vanduser
How many truck accidents are there in Vanduser?
Scott County has had 471 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 199 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vanduser?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vanduser?
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 Vanduser compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vanduser?
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.