Monroe County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe 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
1 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Missouri
Monroe County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Monroe County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Monroe County at a glance: July worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Monroe County since 2015: Sr-W (1) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Monroe County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 41 |
| Mo 15 | 21 |
| Mo 151 | 6 |
| Mo 154 | 6 |
| Rt M | 6 |
| Crd 117 | 2 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt Aa | 2 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 8,890 |
| Land area | 647.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,485 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +59% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe County?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 41 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in July, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe County?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Monroe County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe 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.