Milan, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milan 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. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sullivan County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 36 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
Milan had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sullivan County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.9% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Milan happened on Sr-E (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Milan 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.
- 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Milan at a glance
| Population | 1,749 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 986 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63556) | $58,851 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63556) | $131,975 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Milan
How common are truck crashes in Milan?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milan?
July has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milan?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milan compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 131.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milan?
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.