Jefferson Township, Harrison County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Harrison County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
The headline for Harrison County: 23.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in 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.
Jefferson Township, Harrison County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
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.
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 Jefferson happened on I-35 (2) and US-136 (1); 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 Jefferson Township, Harrison County 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
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Jefferson Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 328 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 9 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 |
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 Jefferson Township, Harrison County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Harrison County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Harrison County?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Harrison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harrison County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Township, Harrison County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 267.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Harrison County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.