Concordia, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concordia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concordia and Lafayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lafayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 799 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Missouri
Lafayette County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lafayette County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lafayette County: 13.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 291 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Concordia had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lafayette County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Concordia since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Concordia fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- 13.8% 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 591 |
| Mo 13 | 46 |
| US-24 | 24 |
| Rt Z | 12 |
| Mo 131 | 10 |
| Mo 20 | 9 |
| Rt Ff | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
Concordia at a glance
| Population | 2,358 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,287 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64020) | $59,269 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64020) | $201,966 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 52 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -16% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 63 | +25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Concordia
How many truck crashes happen in Concordia?
Lafayette County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 291 people and killing 31.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Concordia?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Concordia?
Since 2015, Lafayette County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Concordia compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Lafayette County records 201.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Concordia?
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.