Johnson County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson County: 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Missouri
Johnson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Johnson 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 deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 443 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 207 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads in Johnson County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (3) and Bu 13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 7 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Bu 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 184 |
| Mo 13 | 80 |
| Mo 23 | 19 |
| Mo 131 | 14 |
| Mo 58 | 14 |
| Mo 2 | 11 |
| Bu 13 | 10 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 55,880 |
| Land area | 829.3 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,235 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 31 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | -44% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +39% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 42 | +69% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
ZIP codes in Johnson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How common are truck crashes in Johnson County?
443 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 207 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnson County?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Johnson County: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Johnson County?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Johnson County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 68.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.