Adams Township, Harrison County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Harrison County and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Harrison County at a glance: 23.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Harrison County since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Adams with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-E 312 Ln (1), SR-146 (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 Adams Township, Harrison County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 23.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| SR-146 | 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 |
Adams Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64642) | $64,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64642) | $97,692 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Harrison County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (83 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Adams Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Harrison County?
January has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Adams Township, Harrison County compared with Missouri?
Harrison County records 267.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adams Township, Harrison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.