Lithium, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lithium: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lithium and Ste. Genevieve County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ste. Genevieve County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ste. Genevieve County compares with Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ste. Genevieve County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Ste. Genevieve County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Ste. Genevieve County at a glance: January 13.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 339 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015: 138 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Lithium had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ste. Genevieve County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-55 (2), Sr-B (1) and Sr-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lithium fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ste. Genevieve County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 7 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-P | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ste. Genevieve County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 165 |
| Mo 32 | 48 |
| US-61 | 27 |
| Rt C | 18 |
| Rt Z | 8 |
| Rt Ww | 7 |
| Rt Y | 5 |
| Rt Dd | 5 |
Lithium at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63673) | $77,931 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63673) | $235,597 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve 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 | 90 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -84% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +43% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +44% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lithium
How common are truck crashes in Lithium?
339 truck crashes have been reported in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lithium?
SR-51 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lithium since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lithium?
January has the most truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lithium?
Since 2015, Ste. Genevieve County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lithium compare with Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve County records 156.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lithium?
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.