Two People Injured, One Seriously, In Garbage Truck Crash on State Route A

Quick Facts

Where: State Route A southwest of Cameron, MO

What Happened: Two people were injured when a garbage truck rolled over

Participants:

• Garbage Truck Driver
• Garbage Truck Passenger
• Grain Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Garbage Truck Driver, Minor Injuries
• Garbage Truck Passenger, Serious Injuries

Details

The passenger of a garbage truck was seriously injured following a rollover crash on State Route A near Cameron, MO. The Missouri State Highway Patrol states the crash happened on Friday, January 3, 2025, around 2:50 p.m. Reports indicate a grain truck travelling in the opposite direction of the garbage truck crossed the center line. The garbage truck swerved to avoid it, but overcorrected, and rolled onto the driver’s side. Investigations into the crash are ongoing.