Gray Summit, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gray Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gray Summit and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gray Summit: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gray Summit: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,643 truck crashes since 2015, with 675 people injured and 64 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Gray Summit since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Gray Summit with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Sr-Lp 44 (3), SR-47 (1) and Sr-Loop 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Gray Summit fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
Gray Summit at a glance
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63039) | $70,329 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63039) | $175,883 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 150 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gray Summit
How common are truck crashes in Gray Summit?
Franklin County has had 1,643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 675 people and killing 64.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gray Summit?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gray Summit: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gray Summit?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gray Summit?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gray Summit compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gray 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.