Fordland, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fordland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fordland and Webster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Webster County numbers.
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 sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Webster County: 11.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 764 truck crashes since 2015, with 320 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Fordland since 2015; patterns below come from Webster County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fordland is US-60, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-PORTER Crossing Rd (1), SR-125 (1) and Sr-Ff (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Fordland fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| CR-PORTER Crossing Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 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 |
Fordland at a glance
| Population | 809 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 731 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65652) | $78,420 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65652) | $233,944 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fordland
How common are truck crashes in Fordland?
764 truck crashes have been reported in Webster County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 320 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fordland?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fordland: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fordland?
The worst month is January: 11.9% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fordland?
Since 2015, Webster County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fordland compare with Missouri?
Webster County records 154.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fordland?
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.