Sugar Creek Township, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Creek Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Creek 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 |
Harrison County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Harrison County: 23.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sugar Creek Township 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.
Road surface: 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugar Creek since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-E 312 Ln (1) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Sugar Creek Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| SR-146 | 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 |
Sugar Creek Township at a glance
| Population | 452 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64642) | $64,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64642) | $97,692 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugar Creek Township
How many truck accidents are there in Sugar Creek Township?
Harrison County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sugar Creek Township?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sugar Creek Township compared 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 Sugar Creek 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.