Harrison County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Missouri
Harrison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Harrison 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 Harrison County: 23.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 83 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harrison County is I-35, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-E 312 Ln (1), Sr-B (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Harrison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 169 |
| US-136 | 24 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Cst 25Th St | 2 |
| Cst Miller St | 2 |
| Mo 146 | 2 |
| Mo 46 | 2 |
Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 8,186 |
| Land area | 722.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +63% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harrison County
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Questions fleets ask about Harrison County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Harrison County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison County?
January has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison County?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison County compare with Missouri?
Harrison County records 267.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrison 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.