Commerce, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Commerce: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Commerce and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 471 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Missouri
Scott County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Commerce: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Commerce: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 199 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Commerce since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Commerce with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Southern Expy (1) and Sr-Ab (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Commerce fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
| Sr-Ab | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 210 |
| Is 57 | 32 |
| US-61 | 25 |
| US-62 | 20 |
| Mo 77 | 18 |
| Rp 93 | 14 |
| Rt Hh | 13 |
| Rt Ab | 12 |
Commerce at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 63742) | $181,428 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +30% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Commerce
How common are truck crashes in Commerce?
Scott County has had 471 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 199 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Commerce?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Commerce: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Commerce?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Commerce?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Commerce compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Commerce?
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.