Union Star, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Star: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Star and Andrew County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Andrew County numbers.
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 |
Andrew County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Andrew County: 16.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Andrew County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Star since 2015, this page uses Andrew County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union Star since 2015 were spread across roads: US-169 (2) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Union Star fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| 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 |
Union Star at a glance
| Population | 377 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64494) | $65,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64494) | $139,745 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Star
How many truck crashes happen in Union Star?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Andrew County (114 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Star?
Truck crashes in Andrew County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Star?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Andrew County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Union Star compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Andrew County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Star?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.