Harrison Township, Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Daviess County and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Missouri
Daviess County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Daviess County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Daviess County at a glance: 22.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Daviess County has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Daviess County since 2015, this page uses Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.5% 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 Harrison happened on SR-13 (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Daviess County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- 22.5% 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
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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 167 |
| Mo 6 | 33 |
| US-69 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 4 |
| Mo 13 | 3 |
| Mo 190 | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt J | 3 |
Harrison Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 155 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64654) | $97,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +58% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Daviess County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Daviess County?
248 truck crashes have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Daviess County?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Daviess County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Daviess County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Daviess County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, Daviess County compare with Missouri?
Daviess County records 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrison Township, Daviess County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.