Lancaster, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lancaster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lancaster and Schuyler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Schuyler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Schuyler County compares with Missouri
Schuyler County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Schuyler County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Schuyler County at a glance: November worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuyler County. They injured 21 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
Lancaster had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Schuyler County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lancaster fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuyler County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 20 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Mo 202 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt C | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt O | 2 |
| Crd Bear Dr | 1 |
Lancaster at a glance
| Population | 679 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63548) | $66,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63548) | $164,503 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 2 | -82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +70% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +57% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lancaster
How common are truck crashes in Lancaster?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 21 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lancaster?
November has the most truck crashes in Schuyler County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lancaster?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lancaster compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuyler County has 113.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lancaster?
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.