Edgerton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edgerton and Platte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Platte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 862 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Missouri
Platte County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Platte County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Platte County: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Edgerton since 2015, this page uses Platte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Sr-W (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Edgerton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 4 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 411 |
| Is 635 | 62 |
| Is 435 | 53 |
| Mo 92 | 42 |
| Mo 45 | 38 |
| Mo 9 | 12 |
| Cst Nw Barry Rd | 9 |
| Mo 152 | 9 |
Edgerton at a glance
| Population | 609 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 540 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64444) | $68,482 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | 40 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +33% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 73 | +30% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 73 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edgerton
How many truck accidents are there in Edgerton?
862 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 318 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Edgerton?
I-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Edgerton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Edgerton?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edgerton?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Platte County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Edgerton compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Platte County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Edgerton?
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.