Richland Township, Putnam County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Missouri
Putnam County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Putnam County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Putnam County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 98 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Richland Township, Putnam County since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Richland happened on SR-5 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Putnam County.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Mo 5 | 7 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Mo 149 | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 143Rd Rd | 1 |
| Crd 220Th Street | 1 |
| Crd 290Th Rd | 1 |
Richland Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63565) | $69,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63565) | $152,519 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -70% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -6% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Putnam County
How many truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Putnam County?
Putnam County has had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Richland Township, Putnam County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richland Township, Putnam County?
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.