Dexter, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dexter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dexter and Stoddard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stoddard County numbers.
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.
The headline for Stoddard County: October worst month: 11.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stoddard County. They injured 185 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Dexter since 2015; patterns below come from Stoddard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dexter since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln (1), SR-25 (1), Sr-H (1), Sr-Ww (1) and US-60 (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 Dexter fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stoddard County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Dexter at a glance
| Population | 7,890 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63841) | $58,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63841) | $162,947 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dexter
How many truck crashes happen in Dexter?
362 truck crashes have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dexter?
October has the most truck crashes in Stoddard County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dexter?
Since 2015, Stoddard County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dexter compare with Missouri?
Stoddard County records 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dexter?
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.