Monroe Township, Daviess County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Daviess County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Daviess County: 22.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Daviess County. They injured 90 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Monroe Township, Daviess County since 2015; patterns below come from Daviess County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
22.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015: US-36 (2) and SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Daviess County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 22.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64640) | $61,302 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64640) | $199,646 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Daviess County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Daviess County?
Daviess County has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Daviess County?
January has the most truck crashes in Daviess County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe Township, Daviess County?
Since 2015, Daviess County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Township, Daviess County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe 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.