Webster County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster 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
12 of 764 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Missouri
Webster County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Webster County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Webster County: 11.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 764 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webster County. They injured 320 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads in Webster County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (2), CR-PORTER Crossing Rd (1) and Nor 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Webster County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Webster County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| CR-PORTER Crossing Rd | 1 |
| Nor 44 | 1 |
| Sr-Ff | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 415 |
| US-60 | 156 |
| Mo 38 | 37 |
| Rt B | 16 |
| Rt Cc | 9 |
| Ra Is44W | 8 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Rt Oo | 6 |
Webster County at a glance
| Population | 42,041 |
| Land area | 592.6 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,184 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 36 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | -14% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 62 | +15% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Webster County
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Questions fleets ask about Webster County
How many truck crashes happen in Webster County?
Since 2015, 764 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster County (320 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webster County?
US-60 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Webster County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster County?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Webster County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Webster County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Webster County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 154.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Webster 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.