Conway, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conway and Laclede County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Laclede County numbers.
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 |
Laclede County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Laclede County: 14.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 911 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laclede County since 2015: 392 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Conway since 2015; patterns below come from Laclede County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Conway is I-44, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
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 Conway fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
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 |
Conway at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65632) | $57,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65632) | $212,357 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conway
How many truck accidents are there in Conway?
Since 2015, 911 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laclede County (392 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Conway?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conway since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Conway?
February has the most truck crashes in Laclede County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conway?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laclede County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Conway compared with Missouri?
Laclede County records 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Conway?
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.