Blythedale, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blythedale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blythedale 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Harrison County at a glance: 23.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 83 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Blythedale since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blythedale since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (2).
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 Blythedale 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 | 2 |
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 |
Blythedale at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 684 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64442) | $61,985 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64442) | $109,691 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blythedale
How common are truck crashes in Blythedale?
Harrison County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blythedale?
January has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blythedale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harrison County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Blythedale compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 Blythedale?
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.