Truesdale, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Truesdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Truesdale and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 680 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Missouri
Warren County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Warren County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Truesdale at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Truesdale since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 680 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 255 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Truesdale had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Truesdale with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ARCHER (1), Sor 70 (1) and Sr-A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Truesdale fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| Sor 70 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 427 |
| Mo 47 | 74 |
| Rt Tt | 12 |
| Mo 94 | 11 |
| Rt U | 8 |
| Rt A | 8 |
| Sor 70 | 7 |
| Rt B | 7 |
Truesdale at a glance
| Population | 929 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 725 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63380) | $58,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 36 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | -8% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +73% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Truesdale
How many truck accidents are there in Truesdale?
680 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 255 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Truesdale?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Truesdale: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Truesdale?
September has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Truesdale?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Truesdale compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 142.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Truesdale?
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.