Browning, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Browning: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Browning and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sullivan County compares with Missouri
Sullivan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Sullivan County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
Browning had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sullivan County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Browning since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Browning fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sullivan 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 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 19 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Rt K | 5 |
| Mo 129 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Rt C | 3 |
| Rt O | 3 |
Browning at a glance
| Population | 217 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64630) | $57,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64630) | $132,414 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -55% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +94% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Browning
How many truck crashes happen in Browning?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (36 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Browning?
July has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Browning?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Browning compare with Missouri?
Sullivan County records 131.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Browning?
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.