Hannibal, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hannibal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hannibal and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Missouri
Marion County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Marion County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Marion County: 18.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Police reported 488 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 137 truck crashes reported in Hannibal since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of Hannibal with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-57 (1) and US-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Hannibal fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.0% 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 212 |
| US-36 | 101 |
| US-24 | 37 |
| Mo 168 | 15 |
| Is 72 | 14 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Crd 422 | 7 |
Hannibal at a glance
| Population | 16,809 |
| Land area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,050 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63401) | $60,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63401) | $149,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 44 | +35% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hannibal
How many truck accidents are there in Hannibal?
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (180 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hannibal?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hannibal since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hannibal?
June has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hannibal?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hannibal compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hannibal?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.