Cobalt, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cobalt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cobalt and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Missouri
Madison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 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 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: September worst month: 12.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 57 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Cobalt had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cobalt since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-72 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Cobalt fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 60 |
| Mo 72 | 21 |
| Rt J | 5 |
| Rt D | 4 |
| Crd 221 | 2 |
| Cst W Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt C | 2 |
Cobalt at a glance
| Population | 263 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,765 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63645) | $54,747 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63645) | $157,687 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -52% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +35% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cobalt
How many truck accidents are there in Cobalt?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (57 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cobalt?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cobalt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Cobalt compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cobalt?
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.