Jefferson Township, Linn County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Linn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Township, Linn County since 2015, this page uses Linn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: US-36 (2) and SR-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Linn County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Jefferson Township, Linn County at a glance
| Population | 676 |
| Land area | 55.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64651) | $72,321 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Linn County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Linn County?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Linn County (88 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Linn County?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson Township, Linn County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Linn County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Township, Linn County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 185.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Linn County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson 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.