Barnhart, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnhart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnhart and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Missouri
Jefferson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Barnhart: I-55 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnhart since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 723 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Barnhart since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Barnhart is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-61 (2), CR-6 (1) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Barnhart fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 559 |
| US-67 | 168 |
| Mo 30 | 74 |
| Mo 21 | 60 |
| US-61 | 46 |
| Mo 141 | 45 |
| Rt A | 27 |
| Rt Z | 26 |
Barnhart at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 94 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 88 | -6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 90 | +1% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 130 | +45% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnhart
How many truck crashes happen in Barnhart?
Since 2015, 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (723 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Barnhart?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnhart since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnhart?
July has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Barnhart?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Barnhart compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Barnhart?
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.