What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Missouri?

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 5 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Missouri each year?

Missouri records approximately 108 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #16 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Missouri?

After a truck accident in Missouri: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#16 Most Dangerous State

Missouri

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

108

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#16 of 50

Statute of Limitations

5 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-44, I-55, I-70

High-Risk Cities

Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield

Recent Truck Accidents in Missouri

Breaking News Jun 2, 2026 St. Louis, MO

I-70 Truck Crash Near St. Louis Kills One, Injures Three

A semi truck lost control on I-70 near St. Louis, killing one person and injuring three others in a multi-vehicle crash.

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Traffic Alert May 29, 2026 Kansas City, MO

Kansas City I-29 Truck Accident Causes Fuel Spill, Road Closure

A tanker truck overturned on I-29 near Kansas City, spilling diesel fuel across the highway and closing the road for six hours.

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Breaking News May 23, 2026 Joplin, MO

Missouri I-44 Truck Crash Near Joplin Injures Four

Four people were injured when a commercial truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on I-44 near Joplin.

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Did You Know?

Missouri's I-70 corridor between Kansas City and St. Louis is one of the most heavily traveled commercial trucking routes in the Midwest.

Most Dangerous Roads in Missouri

I-44

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I-55

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I-70

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I-29

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I-35

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Missouri Truck Accident Law

Missouri follows a pure comparative fault rule — you can recover damages even if partially at fault. Missouri sits at the crossroads of major interstate trucking routes.

Statute of Limitations

5 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in MO

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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Hurt in a Missouri Truck Crash? Act Now.

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