Glasgow, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glasgow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glasgow and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Missouri
Howard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Howard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Howard County: October 16.2% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
Glasgow had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Howard County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
8.6% 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 Glasgow since 2015: SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Glasgow fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 240 | 7 |
| Mo 124 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| Mo 87 | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
Glasgow at a glance
| Population | 1,079 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 801 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65254) | $70,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65254) | $152,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +60% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glasgow
How many truck crashes happen in Glasgow?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (14 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Glasgow?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glasgow?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Glasgow compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glasgow?
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.