Vandalia, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vandalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vandalia and Audrain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Audrain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Audrain County compares with Missouri
Audrain County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Audrain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Audrain County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Audrain County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vandalia: SR-19 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vandalia: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Audrain County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Vandalia had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Audrain County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads within 10 miles of Vandalia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-54 (2) and Sr-F (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Vandalia fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Audrain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Audrain County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 95 |
| Rt B | 22 |
| Mo 22 | 22 |
| Rt J | 22 |
| Mo 19 | 12 |
| Mo 15 | 8 |
| Bu 54 | 8 |
| Mo 151 | 7 |
Vandalia at a glance
| Population | 2,939 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,307 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63382) | $60,733 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63382) | $95,316 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Audrain 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -37% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vandalia
How many truck accidents are there in Vandalia?
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Audrain County (109 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vandalia?
SR-19 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vandalia since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vandalia?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Audrain County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vandalia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Audrain County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Vandalia compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Audrain County has 99.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vandalia?
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.