Hamilton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton and Caldwell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caldwell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Missouri
Caldwell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Caldwell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Caldwell County: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Hamilton since 2015, this page uses Caldwell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of Hamilton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (1) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Hamilton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 124 |
| Mo 13 | 11 |
| Mo 116 | 9 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Crd Barwick Dr | 2 |
| Crd Crow Rd | 1 |
| Crd Des Moines Rd | 1 |
| Crd Far West Dr | 1 |
Hamilton at a glance
| Population | 1,741 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64644) | $74,408 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64644) | $189,783 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +34% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton
How common are truck crashes in Hamilton?
Caldwell County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hamilton?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hamilton?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamilton?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Hamilton compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamilton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.