Wright City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wright City: 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
2 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wright City compares with Missouri
Wright City against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wright City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wright City | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Wright City is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wright City at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Wright City has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 33.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wright City is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-61 (3), CR-ARCHER (1) and Sor 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Wright City fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wright City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| Sor 70 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| Summer Rain Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wright City) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 170 |
| Cst Es First St | 5 |
| Cst Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 4 |
| Ra Is70W Wright City | 4 |
| Nor 70 | 2 |
| Ra Is70E Wright City | 2 |
| Cst N Elm St | 2 |
| Cst Roelker Rd | 1 |
Wright City at a glance
| Population | 5,723 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 944 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63390) | $82,351 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63390) | $267,694 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wright City 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 | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +92% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +82% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wright City
How many truck accidents are there in Wright City?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wright City (72 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wright City?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wright City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright City?
September has the most truck crashes in Wright City, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wright City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Wright City since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wright City compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 273.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wright City, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wright City?
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.