Mineral Point, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mineral Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mineral Point and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Missouri
Washington County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Washington County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Washington County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mineral Point since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mineral Point happened on SR-21 (4), SR-8 (4) and SR-47 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Mineral Point fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 21 | 52 |
| Mo 8 | 47 |
| Mo 185 | 17 |
| Mo 47 | 14 |
| Rt C | 6 |
| Rt A | 6 |
| Rt F | 4 |
| Rt P | 4 |
Mineral Point at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 975 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63660) | $51,410 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63660) | $130,784 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -23% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +33% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mineral Point
How many truck crashes happen in Mineral Point?
Washington County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 151 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral Point?
May has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mineral Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mineral Point compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 69.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mineral Point?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.