Fulton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fulton and Callaway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Callaway County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 924 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Callaway County compares with Missouri
Callaway County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Callaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Callaway County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Callaway County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fulton: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 924 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Callaway County. They injured 294 people and killed 30.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Fulton had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Callaway County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-325 (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Fulton fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Callaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-325 | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Callaway County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 535 |
| US-54 | 163 |
| US-63 | 29 |
| Mo 94 | 15 |
| Rt J | 9 |
| Sor 70 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
Fulton at a glance
| Population | 12,573 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,019 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65251) | $63,072 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65251) | $179,291 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Callaway 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 | 50 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +18% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 89 | +80% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 89 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fulton
How common are truck crashes in Fulton?
924 truck crashes have been reported in Callaway County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 294 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fulton?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fulton?
May has the most truck crashes in Callaway County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fulton?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Callaway County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Fulton compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Callaway County has 175.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton?
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.