Warren County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 680 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Missouri
Warren County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Warren County: I-70 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Warren County.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 680 truck crashes since 2015, with 255 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Warren County is I-70, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-ARCHER (1), Sor 70 (1) and Sr-A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 10.4% 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| Sor 70 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 427 |
| Mo 47 | 74 |
| Rt Tt | 12 |
| Mo 94 | 11 |
| Rt U | 8 |
| Rt A | 8 |
| Sor 70 | 7 |
| Rt B | 7 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 38,478 |
| Land area | 428.6 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,186 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 36 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | -8% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +73% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How common are truck crashes in Warren County?
Since 2015, 680 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (255 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Warren County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Warren County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Warren County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 142.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warren County?
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.