Leroy, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leroy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leroy and Barton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barton County compares with Missouri
Barton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Barton County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Barton County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Barton County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Leroy had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Barton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leroy since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-43 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Leroy fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 91 |
| Mo 126 | 29 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 43 | 12 |
| Rt T | 6 |
| Cst 12Th St | 6 |
| Rt Ee | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
Leroy at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 40.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64762) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64762) | $101,398 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barton 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -39% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +50% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leroy
How common are truck crashes in Leroy?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Barton County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Leroy?
The worst month is September: 16.4% of truck crashes in Barton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leroy?
Since 2015, Barton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Leroy compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Barton County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leroy?
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.