Audrain County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Audrain 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 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audrain County compares with Missouri
Audrain County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audrain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audrain County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Audrain County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Audrain County: US-54 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Audrain County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Audrain County. They injured 109 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-19 (2) and CR-233 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Audrain County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Audrain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Audrain County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| CR-233 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audrain County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 95 |
| Rt B | 22 |
| Mo 22 | 22 |
| Rt J | 22 |
| Mo 19 | 12 |
| Mo 15 | 8 |
| Bu 54 | 8 |
| Mo 151 | 7 |
Audrain County at a glance
| Population | 24,304 |
| Land area | 692.2 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audrain 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -37% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Audrain County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Audrain County
How many truck crashes happen in Audrain County?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Audrain County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 109 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Audrain County?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Audrain County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Audrain County?
Truck crashes in Audrain County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Audrain County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Audrain County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Audrain County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 99.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Audrain County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Audrain 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.