Shawnee Township, Henry County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shawnee Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shawnee 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Henry County at a glance: 1 in 101 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Shawnee Township, Henry County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henry County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Shawnee happened on SR-7 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Shawnee Township, Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
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 |
Shawnee Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 442 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64733) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64733) | $216,841 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shawnee Township, Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Shawnee Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (89 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Shawnee Township, Henry County?
October has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shawnee Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Shawnee Township, Henry County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shawnee 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.