Injury Crash
Two Drivers Injured in Eastbound Crash on US-36/MO-31 East of Saint Joseph
Incident record
August 3, 2026
5:27 p.m.
US-36 / MO-31 mile marker 6.5 miles east of Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US-36/MO-31 about 6.5 miles east of Saint Joseph, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Aug. 3, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m. in Buchanan County.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2022 Ford F150 and a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe were both traveling eastbound on US-36/MO-31 when the collision occurred. Details on how the two vehicles came into contact have not been released.
The driver of one vehicle, a 24-year-old man from Saint Joseph, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. The driver of the second vehicle, a 30-year-old woman also from Saint Joseph, likewise suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H under incident number 260327457.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
Related resources
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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