Bellflower, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellflower: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bellflower and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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 |
Montgomery County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 435 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 470 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Bellflower had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bellflower since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2) and Sr-Sor 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Bellflower fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| 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 |
Bellflower at a glance
| Population | 337 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 603 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63333) | $64,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63333) | $173,449 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellflower
How many truck accidents are there in Bellflower?
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (150 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bellflower?
February has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bellflower?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bellflower compare with Missouri?
Montgomery County records 349.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bellflower?
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.