Kimmswick, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kimmswick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kimmswick 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 |
Jefferson County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Kimmswick at a glance: I-55 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kimmswick since 2015.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 1,511 truck crashes since 2015, with 723 people injured and 40 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kimmswick since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Kimmswick with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-6 (1), I-255 (1) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Kimmswick fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| I-255 | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Kimmswick at a glance
| Population | 131 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 560 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63053) | $61,250 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 130 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kimmswick
How many truck accidents are there in Kimmswick?
Jefferson County has had 1,511 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 723 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kimmswick?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kimmswick since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kimmswick?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kimmswick?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Kimmswick compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kimmswick?
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.