Linn County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linn 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
3 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Missouri
Linn County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 185.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Linn County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Linn County: 15.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Linn County is US-36, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-36 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Linn County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Linn County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 187 |
| Mo 11 | 16 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 129 | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Rt Pp | 3 |
| Rp 284452 | 2 |
Linn County at a glance
| Population | 11,910 |
| Land area | 615.6 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,973 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +94% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +61% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Linn County
ZIP codes in Linn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Linn County
How many truck crashes happen in Linn County?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Linn County (88 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Linn County?
US-36 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Linn County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Linn County?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linn County?
Since 2015, Linn County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Linn County compared with Missouri?
Linn County records 185.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Linn 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.