Smithton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithton and Pettis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pettis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pettis County compares with Missouri
Pettis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pettis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pettis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Pettis County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Smithton at a glance: US-50 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Smithton.
Overview
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pettis County. They injured 215 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Smithton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pettis County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Smithton is US-50, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-65 (2), E Main St (1) and SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Smithton fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pettis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pettis County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 84 |
| US-50 | 82 |
| Cst W Broadway Blvd | 21 |
| Cst S Limit Ave | 20 |
| Mo 127 | 19 |
| Cst E Broadway Blvd | 16 |
| Cst Limit Ave | 13 |
| Mo 52 | 11 |
Smithton at a glance
| Population | 504 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65350) | $60,509 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65350) | $184,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pettis 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | -32% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 39 | +63% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smithton
How many truck crashes happen in Smithton?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 215 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Smithton?
US-50 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Smithton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smithton?
January has the most truck crashes in Pettis County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smithton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pettis County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Smithton compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pettis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Smithton?
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.