Farber, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farber: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farber and Audrain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Audrain County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Audrain County is lower 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).
Audrain County at a glance: 1 in 88 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Audrain County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Farber since 2015, this page uses Audrain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farber since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (3), US-54 (3) and Sr-F (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Farber fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| Sr-F | 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 |
Farber at a glance
| Population | 253 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 885 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63345) | $43,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63345) | $73,223 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farber
How many truck crashes happen in Farber?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Audrain County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 109 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Farber?
October has the most truck crashes in Audrain County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farber?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Audrain County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Farber compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Audrain County has 99.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Farber?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.