Laclede County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laclede 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
13 of 911 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laclede County compares with Missouri
Laclede County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laclede County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laclede County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Laclede County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Laclede County: 14.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Laclede County has recorded 911 truck crashes since 2015, with 392 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads in Laclede County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Mu-Kent Dr (1), SR-32 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Laclede County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% 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 Laclede County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Laclede County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 10 |
| Mu-Kent Dr | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laclede County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 628 |
| Mo 5 | 100 |
| Mo 32 | 27 |
| Cst Elm St | 16 |
| Rt J | 9 |
| Rt F | 9 |
| Rt Bb | 9 |
| Mo 64 | 6 |
Laclede County at a glance
| Population | 36,738 |
| Land area | 764.6 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,541 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laclede 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 54 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 78 | +44% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 78 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Laclede County
ZIP codes in Laclede County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Laclede County
How many truck accidents are there in Laclede County?
Since 2015, 911 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laclede County (392 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Laclede County?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Laclede County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Laclede County?
February has the most truck crashes in Laclede County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Laclede County?
Since 2015, Laclede County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Laclede County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laclede County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Laclede County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.