Summit, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summit and Bates County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bates County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bates County compares with Missouri
Bates County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bates County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× 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 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Bates County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Bates County at a glance: September worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bates County since 2015: 98 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Summit since 2015, this page uses Bates County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of Summit with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Summit fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bates County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 131 |
| Mo 52 | 26 |
| Rt D | 18 |
| Mo 18 | 16 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Rt A | 5 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt O | 4 |
Summit at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64730) | $49,883 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64730) | $168,350 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Bates 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 | 18 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +117% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summit
How many truck crashes happen in Summit?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Bates County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 98 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Summit?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Summit: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Summit?
The worst month is September: 14.0% of truck crashes in Bates County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Summit?
Since 2015, Bates County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Summit compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bates County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Summit?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.