Ridgely, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgely: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgely 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Platte County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Platte County: 12.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Platte County has recorded 862 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ridgely since 2015; patterns below come from Platte County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ridgely is I-29, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-273 (1), Sr-W (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Ridgely 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.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 8 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ridgely at a glance
| Population | 102 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 74 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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Ridgely
How many truck accidents are there in Ridgely?
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Platte County (318 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ridgely?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgely: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ridgely?
Truck crashes in Platte County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ridgely?
Since 2015, Platte County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ridgely compared with Missouri?
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 Ridgely?
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.