Phelps City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phelps City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Phelps City and Atchison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atchison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atchison County compares with Missouri
Atchison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atchison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atchison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 389.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Atchison County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Atchison County: 20.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Atchison County has recorded 241 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Phelps City since 2015, this page uses Atchison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Phelps City since 2015: I-29 (1) and US-136 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Phelps City fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Atchison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atchison County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 146 |
| US-136 | 30 |
| US-59 | 16 |
| US-275 | 6 |
| Mo 46 | 4 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Crd 170 St | 2 |
| Crd B Ave | 2 |
Phelps City at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64482) | $66,534 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64482) | $119,246 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atchison 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +57% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +111% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Phelps City
How common are truck crashes in Phelps City?
241 truck crashes have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 94 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Phelps City?
February has the most truck crashes in Atchison County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Phelps City?
Since 2015, Atchison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Phelps City compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 389.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atchison County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Phelps City?
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.