Missouri Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Missouri recorded an estimated 120 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #13 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-70 and I-44 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Missouri large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~120 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #13 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-70, I-44, I-55, I-35, I-29 |
Where crashes concentrate in Missouri
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Missouri's major freight corridors, including I-70, I-44, I-55, I-35, I-29, and near its largest metro areas: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Missouri each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 120 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Missouri, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Missouri have the most truck accidents?+
I-70, I-44, I-55, I-35, I-29 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.