Morrison, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morrison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morrison and Gasconade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gasconade County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gasconade County compares with Missouri
Gasconade County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gasconade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gasconade County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Gasconade County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gasconade County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gasconade County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Morrison since 2015; patterns below come from Gasconade County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Morrison.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Morrison fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 9.9% 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 Gasconade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gasconade County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 19 | 32 |
| US-50 | 28 |
| Mo 28 | 25 |
| Mo 100 | 13 |
| Rt P | 3 |
| Crd Danz Rd | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt Y | 2 |
Morrison at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gasconade 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -63% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +60% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -25% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morrison
How many truck accidents are there in Morrison?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gasconade County (56 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Morrison?
Truck crashes in Gasconade County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morrison?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gasconade County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Morrison compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Gasconade County records 75.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morrison?
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.