Pacific, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pacific: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pacific 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pacific: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pacific: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,643 truck crashes since 2015, with 675 people injured and 64 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Pacific had 131 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pacific is I-44, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Sr-Lp 44 (3), SR-109 (1) and Sr-Loop 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (19%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pacific fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 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 |
Pacific at a glance
| Population | 7,842 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63069) | $78,185 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63069) | $290,569 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pacific
How common are truck crashes in Pacific?
Since 2015, 1,643 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (675 injured, 64 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pacific?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pacific since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pacific?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pacific?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Pacific compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 131.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pacific?
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.