Bismarck, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bismarck: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bismarck and St. Francois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Francois County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francois County compares with Missouri
St. Francois County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francois County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
St. Francois County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Francois County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Francois County since 2015: 198 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Bismarck had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Francois County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of Bismarck with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Bismarck fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Francois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francois County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 147 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Cst Karsch Blvd | 17 |
| Mo 8 | 17 |
| Mo 221 | 12 |
| Rt K | 12 |
| Rt Oo | 8 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
Bismarck at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,227 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63624) | $41,984 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63624) | $82,055 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francois 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +32% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bismarck
How many truck accidents are there in Bismarck?
St. Francois County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 198 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bismarck?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bismarck since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bismarck?
Truck crashes in St. Francois County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bismarck?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Francois County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bismarck compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Francois County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bismarck?
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.