Marion Township, Harrison County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 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.
What stands out in Harrison County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Marion Township, Harrison County 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%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015: Sr-B (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 Marion 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| Sr-B | 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 |
Marion Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 364 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64481) | $55,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64481) | $155,972 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Marion Township, Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Marion Township, Harrison County?
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 Marion Township, Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion Township, Harrison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harrison County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Marion Township, Harrison County compared 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 Marion 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.