Injury Crash

Trash Truck Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Laplata

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 12, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 12, 2026

Time

5:23 p.m.

Roadway

MO 156

Location

Laplata, Macon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered moderate injuries Thursday evening after a trash truck crashed on MO 156 east of Laplata, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred around 5:23 p.m. on November 12 about one mile east of Laplata in Macon County. A 2018 Freightliner trash truck was traveling eastbound when it was involved in the single-vehicle wreck, the report states.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, officials said.

The cause of the crash has not been detailed in the available report. This story may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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Missouri accident information

Injury statute of limitations: 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations: 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule: Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations: RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency: Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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