Andrew County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andrew 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
3 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Andrew County compares with Missouri
Andrew County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Andrew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Andrew County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Andrew County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Andrew County: 16.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Police reported 246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Andrew County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Andrew County is US-169, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-29 (2), I-229 (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Andrew County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Andrew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Andrew County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| I-229 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Andrew County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 135 |
| US-71 | 26 |
| US-169 | 16 |
| Bu 71 | 9 |
| Mo 48 | 6 |
| Rp 5892 | 5 |
| Is 229 | 4 |
| Rt Dd | 3 |
Andrew County at a glance
| Population | 18,091 |
| Land area | 432.6 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,454 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Andrew 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | -27% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +23% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Andrew County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Andrew County
How many truck accidents are there in Andrew County?
Andrew County has had 246 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Andrew County?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Andrew County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Andrew County?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Andrew County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Andrew County?
Since 2015, Andrew County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Andrew County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Andrew County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Andrew County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2017; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.