Lanagan, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lanagan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lanagan and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, McDonald County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lanagan at a glance: US-71 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lanagan.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in McDonald County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Lanagan had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McDonald County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-71 leads within 10 miles of Lanagan with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (2), I-49 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lanagan fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Lanagan at a glance
| Population | 381 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 405 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64847) | $37,273 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lanagan
How many truck accidents are there in Lanagan?
378 truck crashes have been reported in McDonald County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 133 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lanagan?
NHTSA data shows US-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lanagan since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lanagan?
Truck crashes in McDonald County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lanagan?
Since 2015, McDonald County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Lanagan compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
McDonald County records 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lanagan?
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.