Town and Country, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Town and Country: 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
12 of 343 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Town and Country compares with Missouri
Town and Country against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Town and Country stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Town and Country | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 253.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Town and Country has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Town and Country: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Town and Country has recorded 343 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-270 leads within 10 miles of Town and Country with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-44 (8), I-64 (5) and I-70 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Town and Country fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Town and Country
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 10 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| CR-BIG Bend Blvd | 1 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Town and Country) |
|---|---|
| Is 64 | 145 |
| Is 270 | 94 |
| Mo 141 | 36 |
| Cst Clayton Rd | 12 |
| Rp 104405 | 7 |
| Rp 104402 | 5 |
| Cst Mason Rd | 3 |
| Cst So Woods Mill Rd | 3 |
Town and Country at a glance
| Population | 11,625 |
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,012 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63131) | $225,493 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63131) | $778,030 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Town and Country 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 | 12 | — | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +108% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | -3% | 9.0 |
In the 2000s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Town and Country
How many truck crashes happen in Town and Country?
Town and Country has had 343 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Town and Country?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Town and Country: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Town and Country?
Truck crashes in Town and Country peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Town and Country?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Town and Country since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Town and Country compare with Missouri?
Town and Country records 253.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Town and Country?
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.