Farmington, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington 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 runs above Missouri on injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Francois County: June 13.6% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francois County. They injured 198 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 73 truck crashes were reported in Farmington since 2015; patterns below come from St. Francois County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of Farmington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1), SR-32 (1) and Sr-Oo (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Farmington 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr-Oo | 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 |
Farmington at a glance
| Population | 19,165 |
| Land area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,019 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63640) | $61,913 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63640) | $214,825 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington
How many truck crashes happen in Farmington?
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 Farmington?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farmington?
Truck crashes in St. Francois County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Farmington?
Since 2015, St. Francois County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Farmington compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Francois County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farmington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.