Lewis and Clark Village, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis and Clark Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewis and Clark Village and Buchanan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buchanan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Buchanan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Buchanan County: 1 in 60 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Buchanan County has recorded 895 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Lewis and Clark Village since 2015; patterns below come from Buchanan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lewis and Clark Village happened on US-59 (2) and SR-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lewis and Clark Village fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
Lewis and Clark Village at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64484) | $77,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64484) | $167,989 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewis and Clark Village
How common are truck crashes in Lewis and Clark Village?
Buchanan County has had 895 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lewis and Clark Village?
June has the most truck crashes in Buchanan County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lewis and Clark Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Buchanan County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Lewis and Clark Village compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buchanan County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lewis and Clark Village?
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.