St. Martins, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Martins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Martins and Cole County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cole County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 452 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cole County compares with Missouri
Cole County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cole County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Cole County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cole County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 452 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cole County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
St. Martins had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cole County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Martins since 2015: Sr-C (2), US-63 (2), SR-179 (1) and US-54 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for St. Martins fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-C | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cole County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 97 |
| US-50 | 83 |
| Rt B | 31 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Mo 179 | 23 |
| Cst Missouri Blvd | 22 |
| Cst W Truman Blvd | 9 |
| Cst Christy Dr | 7 |
St. Martins at a glance
| Population | 1,226 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 632 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65109) | $74,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65109) | $221,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cole 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 | 37 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | -30% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +30% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Martins
How many truck accidents are there in St. Martins?
Since 2015, 452 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cole County (152 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Martins?
October has the most truck crashes in Cole County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Martins?
Since 2015, Cole County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in St. Martins compared with Missouri?
Cole County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Martins?
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.