Jackson Township, Linn County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Linn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
What stands out in Linn County: 15.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Linn County. They injured 88 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Linn County since 2015; patterns below come from Linn County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Linn County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Jackson Township, Linn County at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 56.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64652) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64652) | $195,346 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Linn County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Linn County?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Linn County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 88 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Linn County?
July has the most truck crashes in Linn County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Linn County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Linn County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Linn County compare 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 Jackson 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.