Danville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danville 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).
The headline for Montgomery County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Danville since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Danville is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-19 (2) and Sr-Sor 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Danville fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 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 |
Danville at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63361) | $62,371 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63361) | $191,251 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danville
How many truck crashes happen in Danville?
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 Danville?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danville?
The worst month is February: 11.5% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Danville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Danville compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 349.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Danville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.