Scott City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott City 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 sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Scott City: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott City: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 471 truck crashes since 2015, with 199 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Scott City had 33 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: Sr-Ab (2), Independence St (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Scott City fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 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 |
Scott City at a glance
| Population | 4,432 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 909 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63758) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63758) | $194,951 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott City
How many truck accidents are there in Scott City?
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (199 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scott City?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott City since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scott City?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scott City?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Scott City compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scott City?
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.