Harris, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harris 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
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Sullivan County is lower on 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harris since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Harris happened on Sr-E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Harris fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-E | 1 |
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 |
Harris at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 383 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64645) | $53,125 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harris
How many truck accidents are there in Harris?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (36 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harris?
The worst month is July: 14.8% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does Harris compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harris?
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.