Junction City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Junction City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Junction City 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 12.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Junction City had 3 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
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Junction City since 2015: SR-72 (3) and Sr-Oo (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Junction City fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
| Sr-Oo | 1 |
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 |
Junction City at a glance
| Population | 286 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 799 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Junction City
How many truck crashes happen in Junction City?
Madison County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Junction City?
September has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Junction City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Junction City compared with Missouri?
Madison County records 76.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Junction City?
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.