Fenton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fenton compares with Missouri
Fenton against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fenton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fenton | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 435.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 93% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Fenton is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fenton: 0.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Fenton has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-270 (6), I-55 (4) and I-64 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Fenton fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fenton.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fenton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-55 | 4 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| CR-BIG Bend Blvd | 1 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| Hampton Ave | 1 |
| I-255 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fenton) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 126 |
| Mo 141 | 20 |
| Mo 30 | 10 |
| Cst Bowles Ave | 7 |
| Cst South Highway Dr | 6 |
| Cst Gravois Rd | 5 |
| Cst North Highway Dr | 5 |
| Cst Yarnell Rd | 3 |
Fenton at a glance
| Population | 4,073 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 649 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fenton 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 | — | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +209% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | -13% | 9.0 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fenton
How many truck crashes happen in Fenton?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fenton (96 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fenton?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fenton?
Truck crashes in Fenton peak in April, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fenton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fenton since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fenton compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Fenton has 435.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fenton?
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.