Leadington, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leadington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leadington and St. Francois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Francois County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francois County compares with Missouri
St. Francois County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francois County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
St. Francois County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Francois County: June worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francois County. They injured 198 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Leadington since 2015; patterns below come from St. Francois County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of Leadington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1), CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Leadington fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 St. Francois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francois County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 147 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Cst Karsch Blvd | 17 |
| Mo 8 | 17 |
| Mo 221 | 12 |
| Rt K | 12 |
| Rt Oo | 8 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
Leadington at a glance
| Population | 763 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 837 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63601) | $54,753 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63601) | $120,986 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francois 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +32% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leadington
How many truck crashes happen in Leadington?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leadington?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Leadington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leadington?
Truck crashes in St. Francois County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leadington?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francois County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Leadington compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Francois County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leadington?
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.