Richland Township, Stoddard County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Stoddard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Stoddard County 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Stoddard County at a glance: October 11.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Stoddard County has recorded 362 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Richland Township, Stoddard County 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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richland since 2015: SR-25 (1), Sr-Y (1) and US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Stoddard County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 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 |
Richland Township, Stoddard County at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Land area | 109.8 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Stoddard County
How many truck accidents are there in Richland Township, Stoddard County?
Stoddard County has had 362 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Stoddard County?
Truck crashes in Stoddard County peak in October, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richland Township, Stoddard County?
Since 2015, Stoddard County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, Stoddard County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stoddard County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland Township, 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.