Liberty, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty compares with Missouri
Liberty against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Liberty sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Liberty at a glance: I-435 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015.
Overview
Liberty has recorded 305 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-24 (3), SR-291 (2) and US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Liberty fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Liberty
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 10 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Chouteau Tfwy | 1 |
| Chouteau Trfy | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Liberty Bend Rd | 1 |
| N Kimball Dr | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 164 |
| Mo 291 | 53 |
| Cst Kansas St | 21 |
| US-69 | 17 |
| Cst S Withers Rd | 4 |
| Cst Lightburne St | 4 |
| Cst Lightburne Rd | 3 |
| Cst S Liberty Pkwy | 3 |
Liberty at a glance
| Population | 31,245 |
| Land area | 29.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | — | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +96% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +39% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 2000s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty
How common are truck crashes in Liberty?
305 truck crashes have been reported in Liberty since 2015, with 4 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty?
September has the most truck crashes in Liberty, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Liberty since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Liberty compared with Missouri?
Liberty records 79.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty?
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.