Belton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belton and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Missouri
Cass County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Cass County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (27 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 863 truck crashes since 2015, with 380 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Belton had 181 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belton since 2015: I-435 (5), I-49 (5), I-470 (3), Bannister Rd (2) and Holmes Rd (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 18.5 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Belton fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cass County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 5 |
| I-49 | 5 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| Bannister Rd | 2 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 364 |
| Mo 7 | 88 |
| Mo 58 | 53 |
| Mo 291 | 50 |
| Mo 2 | 24 |
| Rt Y | 18 |
| Rt D | 17 |
| Rt J | 10 |
Belton at a glance
| Population | 25,861 |
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,794 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64012) | $71,814 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64012) | $216,661 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 77 | +48% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belton
How many truck accidents are there in Belton?
Cass County has had 863 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 30.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belton?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Belton compared with Missouri?
Cass County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belton?
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.