Clay Township, Linn County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Linn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Linn County and Linn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Linn County numbers.
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 has lower values than Missouri for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Linn County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Clay Township, Linn County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Linn County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (2) and SR-36 (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 Clay Township, Linn County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% 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
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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 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 |
Clay Township, Linn County at a glance
| Population | 307 |
| Land area | 49.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64653) | $54,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64653) | $136,948 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Linn County
How common are truck crashes in Clay Township, Linn County?
Linn County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay Township, Linn County?
Truck crashes in Linn County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay Township, 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 Clay Township, Linn County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay Township, Linn County?
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.