Morehouse, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morehouse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morehouse and New Madrid County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use New Madrid County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Madrid County compares with Missouri
New Madrid County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Madrid County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 471.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
New Madrid County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
New Madrid County at a glance: 15.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
New Madrid County has recorded 831 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Morehouse since 2015, this page uses New Madrid County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-55 (2), I-57 (2) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Morehouse fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Madrid County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 556 |
| US-60 | 71 |
| US-61 | 52 |
| Mo 80 | 16 |
| US-62 | 15 |
| Mo 25 | 9 |
| Rt D | 7 |
| Is 57 | 5 |
Morehouse at a glance
| Population | 685 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 852 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63868) | $32,254 |
Historical data: truck crashes in New Madrid 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 72 | +46% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morehouse
How many truck crashes happen in Morehouse?
New Madrid County has had 831 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morehouse?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morehouse: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morehouse?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in New Madrid County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morehouse?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in New Madrid County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Morehouse compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 471.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Madrid County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morehouse?
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.