Lohman, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lohman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lohman and Cole County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cole County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 452 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cole County compares with Missouri
Cole County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cole County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Cole County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cole County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Cole County has recorded 452 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Lohman had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cole County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lohman happened on Sr-C (2), US-54 (2) and SR-179 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Lohman fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-C | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cole County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 97 |
| US-50 | 83 |
| Rt B | 31 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Mo 179 | 23 |
| Cst Missouri Blvd | 22 |
| Cst W Truman Blvd | 9 |
| Cst Christy Dr | 7 |
Lohman at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 492 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65053) | $120,870 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65053) | $353,210 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cole 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 | 37 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -30% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +30% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lohman
How common are truck crashes in Lohman?
Cole County has had 452 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lohman?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Cole County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lohman?
Since 2015, Cole County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lohman compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cole County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lohman?
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.