Henry County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Missouri
Henry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Henry County: 1 in 101 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads in Henry County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-52 (2), Sr-C (1) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 7 | 80 |
| Mo 13 | 60 |
| Mo 52 | 11 |
| Mo 18 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 6 |
| Rt C | 5 |
| Crd Sw 1101 | 2 |
| Cst Sedalia Ave | 2 |
Henry County at a glance
| Population | 22,575 |
| Land area | 696.9 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,426 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -42% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henry County
ZIP codes in Henry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Henry County?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (89 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henry County?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Henry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henry County?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henry County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henry County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henry 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.