Missouri state troopers and Columbia police work numerous snow-related crashes on Monday

By Brian Hauswirth
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Missouri state troopers, Columbia Police and area first responders worked numerous snow-related crashes on Monday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to at least 76 snow-related traffic crashes in the area, along with numerous slide-offs on I-70 in Callaway County. Missouri state troopers also worked a head-on crash on Route WW near Grindstone creek east of Columbia.

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Columbia Public Works crews plow downtown on Monday December 1, 2025 (photo courtesy of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan)

Columbia Public Works had a 24-person snowplow crew on-duty Monday morning and afternoon, focusing on priority routes.