Jefferson City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson City: 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
9 of 261 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson City compares with Missouri
Jefferson City against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson City | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Jefferson City sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jefferson City: US-54 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson City since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 261 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson City. They injured 86 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson City with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-179 (1), Sr-C (1) and Sr-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Jefferson City fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson City.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson City) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 66 |
| US-54 | 33 |
| Cst Missouri Blvd | 22 |
| Mo 179 | 14 |
| Cst W Truman Blvd | 9 |
| Rt C | 8 |
| Cst Christy Dr | 6 |
| Cst Industrial Dr | 6 |
Jefferson City at a glance
| Population | 42,564 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,180 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson City 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 2000s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson City
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City has had 261 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jefferson City?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson City: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson City?
Truck crashes in Jefferson City peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson City?
Since 2015, Jefferson City has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Jefferson City compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson City, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson City?
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.