Canton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canton and Lewis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lewis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Missouri
Lewis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 21.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 42 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
Canton had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lewis County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Canton happened on SR-96 (1) and US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Canton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 71 |
| Rt K | 8 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Mo 156 | 4 |
| Mo 16 | 4 |
| Mo 81 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt C | 3 |
Canton at a glance
| Population | 2,747 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63435) | $62,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63435) | $151,441 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canton
How common are truck crashes in Canton?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (42 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Canton?
January has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canton?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Canton compared with Missouri?
Lewis County records 108.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canton?
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.