Livingston County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Livingston 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
2 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Missouri
Livingston County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Livingston County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Livingston County: 14.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
14.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Livingston County happened on US-36 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Livingston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 137 |
| US-65 | 35 |
| Mo 190 | 5 |
| Rp 3715 | 3 |
| Co Us36W To Us36E | 2 |
| Rp 3714 | 2 |
| Rt B | 2 |
| Rt K | 2 |
Livingston County at a glance
| Population | 14,658 |
| Land area | 532.3 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,053 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -33% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +65% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Livingston County
ZIP codes in Livingston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Livingston County
How many truck accidents are there in Livingston County?
Livingston County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Livingston County?
September has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Livingston County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Livingston County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 117.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Livingston County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.