Latham, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Latham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Latham and Moniteau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moniteau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moniteau County compares with Missouri
Moniteau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moniteau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moniteau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Moniteau County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Moniteau County at a glance: 11.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moniteau County. They injured 51 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Latham since 2015, this page uses Moniteau County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-87 (1) and Sr-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Latham fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Moniteau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moniteau County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 36 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 87 | 12 |
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 179 | 5 |
| Cst Buchanan St | 4 |
| Cst Oak St | 4 |
| Bu 50 | 3 |
Latham at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65050) | $56,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65050) | $243,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moniteau 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 | 6 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Latham
How common are truck crashes in Latham?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moniteau County (51 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Latham?
US-50 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Latham since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Latham?
May has the most truck crashes in Moniteau County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Latham?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moniteau County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Latham compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moniteau County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Latham?
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.