California, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in California: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in California and Moniteau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moniteau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moniteau County compares with Missouri
Moniteau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moniteau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moniteau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Moniteau County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Moniteau County: 11.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Moniteau County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 40 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in California since 2015; patterns below come from Moniteau County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of California with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-87 (1) and Sr-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for California fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Moniteau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moniteau County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 36 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 87 | 12 |
| Mo 5 | 8 |
| Mo 179 | 5 |
| Cst Buchanan St | 4 |
| Cst Oak St | 4 |
| Bu 50 | 3 |
California at a glance
| Population | 4,522 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,170 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moniteau 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about California
How many truck accidents are there in California?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moniteau County (51 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in California?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of California: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in California?
Truck crashes in Moniteau County peak in May, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in California?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Moniteau County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does California compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moniteau County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in California?
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.