Lathrop, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lathrop: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lathrop 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Clinton County is lower 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.
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 12 truck crashes reported in Lathrop since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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 within 10 miles of Lathrop since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (2).
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 Lathrop fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
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 |
Lathrop at a glance
| Population | 2,275 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64465) | $80,552 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64465) | $191,637 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lathrop
How many truck accidents are there in Lathrop?
335 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 160 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lathrop?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lathrop?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Lathrop compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lathrop?
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.