Ridgeway, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgeway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgeway 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.
The headline for Harrison County: 23.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Ridgeway since 2015; patterns below come from Harrison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
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 Ridgeway since 2015: CR-E 312 Ln (1) and Sr-B (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Ridgeway 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| 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 |
Ridgeway at a glance
| Population | 377 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 310 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 |
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 Ridgeway
How common are truck crashes in Ridgeway?
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 Ridgeway?
January has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgeway?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harrison County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Ridgeway compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 267.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ridgeway?
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.