Gower, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gower: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gower and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
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). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clinton County: 19.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 335 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Gower since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Gower happened on US-169 (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Gower fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Gower at a glance
| Population | 1,531 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,513 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64454) | $87,262 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64454) | $263,725 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gower
How many truck accidents are there in Gower?
Clinton County has had 335 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gower?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gower?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gower compare with Missouri?
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 Gower?
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.