Hunnewell, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hunnewell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hunnewell and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Monroe County: 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.
Hunnewell had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hunnewell happened on US-36 (2) and Sr-W (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Hunnewell fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| Sr-W | 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 |
Hunnewell at a glance
| Population | 135 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 219 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63443) | $42,303 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hunnewell
How common are truck crashes in Hunnewell?
Monroe County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hunnewell?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in July, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hunnewell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Monroe County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Hunnewell 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 Hunnewell?
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.