North Salem, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Salem: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Salem 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 stands out for higher 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
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Salem since 2015, this page uses Linn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Salem since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for North Salem fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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
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 |
North Salem at a glance
| Population | 114 |
| Land area | 44.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63566) | $97,396 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Salem
How many truck accidents are there in North Salem?
Linn County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Salem?
Truck crashes in Linn County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Salem?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Linn County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does North Salem compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Salem?
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.