Holts Summit, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holts Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holts Summit 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. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Holts Summit: US-63 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Holts Summit.
Overview
Callaway County has recorded 924 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Holts Summit had 9 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of Holts Summit with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-179 (1), Sr-C (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Holts Summit fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 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 |
Holts Summit at a glance
| Population | 4,714 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,272 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65043) | $85,308 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65043) | $218,637 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 89. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holts Summit
How many truck accidents are there in Holts Summit?
924 truck crashes have been reported in Callaway County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 294 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Holts Summit?
US-63 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Holts Summit since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Holts Summit?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Callaway County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Holts Summit?
Since 2015, Callaway County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holts Summit compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Callaway County has 175.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Holts Summit?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.