Hamilton Township, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton Township 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 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
Harrison County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamilton Township 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%.
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hamilton happened on I-35 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Hamilton Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 |
Hamilton Township at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Land area | 42.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton Township?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (83 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton Township?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamilton Township?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamilton Township compare 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 Hamilton Township?
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.