Fairview Township, Henry County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview Township, Henry County 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Henry County: 1 in 101 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairview Township, Henry County since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
8.9% 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 Fairview since 2015: SR-52 (2) and Sr-Z (1). No single road stands out.
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 Fairview Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- With 8.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-52 | 2 |
| 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 |
Fairview Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 774 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairview Township, Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Fairview Township, Henry County?
Henry County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairview Township, Henry County?
The worst month is October: 12.4% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairview Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fairview Township, 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 Fairview Township, Henry County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.