Howell County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 392 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howell County compares with Missouri
Howell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Howell County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Howell County at a glance: US-63 most fatal truck crashes in Howell County: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 392 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howell County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come Broadway St (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Howell County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Howell County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 8 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howell County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 162 |
| US-60 | 58 |
| Mo 17 | 33 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 14 | 8 |
| Mo 142 | 6 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
| Rt Bb | 4 |
Howell County at a glance
| Population | 40,762 |
| Land area | 927.2 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,004 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howell 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 | 31 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | +45% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Howell County
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Questions fleets ask about Howell County
How many truck crashes happen in Howell County?
Howell County has had 392 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Howell County?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Howell County: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Howell County?
January has the most truck crashes in Howell County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Howell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Howell County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Howell County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howell County has 82.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Howell 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.