Indian Lake, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indian Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indian Lake and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Missouri
Crawford County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 238.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Crawford County at a glance: 23.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Indian Lake since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-19 (1) and Sr-F (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Indian Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 467 |
| Mo 19 | 47 |
| Mo 8 | 24 |
| Rt Ff | 6 |
| Nor 44 | 6 |
| Rt V | 5 |
| Rt C | 5 |
| Mo 49 | 4 |
Indian Lake at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65453) | $62,790 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65453) | $176,868 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 36 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +89% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indian Lake
How common are truck crashes in Indian Lake?
Crawford County has had 631 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Indian Lake?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Indian Lake: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Indian Lake?
January has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Indian Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Indian Lake compare with Missouri?
Crawford County records 238.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Indian Lake?
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.