Bethany, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethany 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 |
Harrison County sits below Missouri 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across 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.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Bethany since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bethany since 2015: I-35 (3) and US-136 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Bethany fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- 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
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| 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 |
Bethany at a glance
| Population | 2,912 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 656 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64424) | $53,479 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64424) | $120,608 |
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. 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 Bethany
How many truck crashes happen in Bethany?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bethany?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bethany?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bethany compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 267.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bethany?
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.