Blue Springs, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Springs: 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 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blue Springs compares with Missouri
Blue Springs against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blue Springs stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blue Springs | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Blue Springs sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Blue Springs at a glance: 11.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 308 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blue Springs since 2015: 137 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Blue Springs is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (3), SR-7 (2) and I-470 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Blue Springs fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue Springs.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Blue Springs
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| I-470 | 1 |
| Little Blue Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Salisbury Rd | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blue Springs) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 202 |
| Mo 7 | 27 |
| US-40 | 22 |
| Cst Adams Dairy Pkwy | 16 |
| Crd Moreland School Rd | 5 |
| Cst Woods Chapel Rd | 4 |
| Cst Coronado Dr | 3 |
| Cst Duncan Rd | 3 |
Blue Springs at a glance
| Population | 61,246 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,689 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64014) | $90,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64014) | $252,670 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blue Springs 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 | — | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 18 | +14% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 28 | +57% | 8.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Blue Springs?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blue Springs (137 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Blue Springs?
I-70 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blue Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blue Springs?
Truck crashes in Blue Springs peak in July, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blue Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Blue Springs since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Blue Springs compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blue Springs, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blue Springs?
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.