Brownington, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brownington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brownington and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
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 |
Henry County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Henry County: 1 in 101 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brownington since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brownington since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Brownington fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Brownington at a glance
| Population | 72 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64740) | $61,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64740) | $143,092 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brownington
How many truck accidents are there in Brownington?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (89 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Brownington?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brownington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brownington compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brownington?
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.