Shannon County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shannon 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 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shannon County compares with Missouri
Shannon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shannon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shannon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 22.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Shannon County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shannon County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shannon County. They injured 34 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 27.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Shannon County happened on US-60 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Shannon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Shannon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Shannon County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shannon County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 19 | 25 |
| Mo 106 | 3 |
| Mo 99 | 3 |
| Rt T | 2 |
| Rt Y | 2 |
| Crd 412 | 1 |
| Crd 451 | 1 |
Shannon County at a glance
| Population | 7,275 |
| Land area | 1,003.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,704 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shannon 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 | 8 | -32% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Shannon County
ZIP codes in Shannon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Shannon County
How common are truck crashes in Shannon County?
102 truck crashes have been reported in Shannon County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 34 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shannon County?
June has the most truck crashes in Shannon County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Shannon County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shannon County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shannon County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shannon County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shannon 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.