Clinton County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton 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
6 of 335 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Missouri
Clinton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clinton County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Clinton County at a glance: 19.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 335 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
19.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Clinton County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (2) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 218 |
| Mo 116 | 21 |
| US-169 | 18 |
| US-69 | 15 |
| Mo 33 | 10 |
| Rt Pp | 5 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Rt Bb | 3 |
Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 21,721 |
| Land area | 418.9 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,087 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -60% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +49% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | +84% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clinton County
ZIP codes in Clinton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clinton County
How many truck accidents are there in Clinton County?
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (160 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton County?
February has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clinton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Clinton County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 131.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clinton 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.