LaBarque Creek, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in LaBarque Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in LaBarque Creek and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in LaBarque Creek: I-44 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of LaBarque Creek since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,643 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 675 people and killed 64.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
LaBarque Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of LaBarque Creek with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-30 (6), Sr-Lp 44 (3) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for LaBarque Creek fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
LaBarque Creek at a glance
| Land area | 17.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63015) | $88,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63015) | $235,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 150 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 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about LaBarque Creek
How many truck accidents are there in LaBarque Creek?
Franklin County has had 1,643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 675 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in LaBarque Creek?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of LaBarque Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in LaBarque Creek?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in LaBarque Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in LaBarque Creek compared with Missouri?
Franklin County records 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in LaBarque Creek?
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.