Medicine Township, Livingston County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medicine Township, Livingston County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Medicine Township, Livingston County and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Livingston County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Livingston County: 14.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Medicine Township, Livingston County since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Medicine since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Medicine Township, Livingston County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- With 14.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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
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 (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 |
Medicine Township, Livingston County at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 29.7 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64635) | $78,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64635) | $140,895 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Medicine Township, Livingston County
How common are truck crashes in Medicine Township, Livingston County?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (64 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Medicine Township, Livingston County?
September has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Medicine Township, Livingston County?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Medicine Township, Livingston County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Medicine Township, Livingston 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.