Lawrence County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence 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
15 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Missouri
Lawrence County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lawrence County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Lawrence County: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads in Lawrence County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-96 (7), US-60 (5) and SR-174 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lawrence County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| SR-96 | 7 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
| Sr-Uu | 1 |
| Sr-V | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 469 |
| Mo 96 | 51 |
| US-60 | 47 |
| Mo 39 | 25 |
| Mo 97 | 23 |
| Rt H | 21 |
| Rt P | 15 |
| Mo 37 | 14 |
Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 39,151 |
| Land area | 611.8 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,007 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 44 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 56 | +26% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 66 | +19% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence County
How many truck crashes happen in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lawrence County: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrence County?
June has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Lawrence County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 180.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lawrence County?
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.