Montgomery County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
1 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Missouri
Montgomery County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 349.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 435 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 150 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Montgomery County is SR-19, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (3) and Sr-Sor 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| Sr-Sor 70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 361 |
| Mo 19 | 35 |
| Mo 161 | 14 |
| Nor 70 | 6 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Ra Is70E Mineola | 4 |
| Rp 6789 | 4 |
| Mo 94 | 3 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 11,511 |
| Land area | 535.0 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,840 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 41 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 470 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montgomery County?
SR-19 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Montgomery County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Montgomery County?
February has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Montgomery County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 349.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery County?
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.