Sargent, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sargent: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sargent and Texas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Texas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Texas County compares with Missouri
Texas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Texas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Texas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Texas County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Texas County: November worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Texas County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sargent since 2015; patterns below come from Texas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sargent happened on US-60 (2) and US-63 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Sargent fleets
- Build extra time into November 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 Texas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Texas County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 121 |
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 17 | 41 |
| Mo 137 | 20 |
| Mo 32 | 13 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Bu 60 | 8 |
| Mo 38 | 6 |
Sargent at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65793) | $50,116 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65793) | $138,384 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Texas 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 | 27 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -34% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +24% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sargent
How many truck accidents are there in Sargent?
Texas County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sargent?
The worst month is November: 13.8% of truck crashes in Texas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sargent?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Texas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Sargent compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Texas County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sargent?
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.