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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Missouri has a 5-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (RSMo § 516.120) — one of the longest in the nation. Missouri follows pure comparative fault — even majority-at-fault plaintiffs can recover damages reduced by their fault percentage. Claims against MoDOT or other state entities require compliance with the Missouri Sovereign Immunity Act.
5 years from date of accident
Exposure in Missouri
Source: MoDOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: FHWA Freight Flow Data / MoDOT