Peaceful Village, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peaceful Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peaceful Village 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. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Peaceful Village: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Peaceful Village per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.0).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 1,511 truck crashes since 2015, with 723 people injured and 40 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Peaceful Village since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-30 (6), I-270 (3) and Sr-Lp 44 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.1 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Peaceful Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-44 | 9 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| I-270 | 3 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton Rd | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 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 |
Peaceful Village at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 490 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63049) | $92,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63049) | $223,729 |
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. 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 Peaceful Village
How common are truck crashes in Peaceful Village?
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 Peaceful Village?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Peaceful Village: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Peaceful Village?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Peaceful Village?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Peaceful Village 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 Peaceful Village?
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.