Stoddard County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stoddard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stoddard County compares with Missouri
Stoddard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stoddard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Stoddard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Stoddard County at a glance: SR-25 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes in Stoddard County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stoddard County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-25 leads in Stoddard County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln (1), Sr-H (1) and Sr-Ww (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Stoddard County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stoddard County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| Sr-Ww | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 128 |
| Mo 25 | 56 |
| Mo 114 | 14 |
| Mo 51 | 11 |
| Rt Y | 10 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
Stoddard County at a glance
| Population | 28,438 |
| Land area | 823.1 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,770 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stoddard 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +52% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Stoddard County
How many truck accidents are there in Stoddard County?
362 truck crashes have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 185 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stoddard County?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Stoddard County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stoddard County?
October has the most truck crashes in Stoddard County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stoddard County?
Since 2015, Stoddard County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stoddard County compare with Missouri?
Stoddard County records 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stoddard County?
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.