Linn Creek, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linn Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linn Creek and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Missouri
Camden County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Camden County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Camden County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Linn Creek had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Camden County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% 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). Next come SR-5 (3), CR-OLD Rt C (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Linn Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Rt C | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 98 |
| Mo 5 | 44 |
| Mo 7 | 25 |
| Crd Horseshoe Bend Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt A | 9 |
| Rt Mm | 7 |
| Rt Tt | 5 |
| Cst East Osage Beach Pkwy | 5 |
Linn Creek at a glance
| Population | 220 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65052) | $87,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65052) | $354,210 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -15% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +38% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linn Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Linn Creek?
Camden County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Linn Creek?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linn Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn Creek?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in August, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linn Creek?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Linn Creek compare with Missouri?
Camden County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Linn Creek?
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.