Urich, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Urich: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Urich 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 210 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Urich 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%.
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%).
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Urich since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Urich 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
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Urich at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,178 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64788) | $71,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64788) | $171,927 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Urich
How common are truck crashes in Urich?
Henry County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Urich?
October has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Urich?
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 Urich compared 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 Urich?
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.