Injury Crash

Two Injured After Dump Truck Crash North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 1, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 1, 2026

Time

11:50 a.m.

Roadway

Route KK

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two people were injured Tuesday when a dump truck crashed on Route KK about five miles north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the incident, logged as crash 260371083, occurred at 11:50 a.m. on Route KK in Greene County and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D.

According to the report, a 2020 International dump truck was traveling northbound when the crash occurred. The truck's driver, a 19-year-old man from Ozark, sustained moderate injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 63-year-old male occupant from Springfield suffered minor injuries and was also transported for treatment.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency, and further details on the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details 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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