Dutchtown, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dutchtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dutchtown and Cape Girardeau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cape Girardeau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cape Girardeau County compares with Missouri
Cape Girardeau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cape Girardeau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cape Girardeau County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on morning rush (6–10 am).
Dutchtown at a glance: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dutchtown: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Cape Girardeau County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Dutchtown since 2015, this page uses Cape Girardeau County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dutchtown is I-55, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Sr-Ab (2), Independence St (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Dutchtown fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cape Girardeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cape Girardeau County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 233 |
| US-61 | 73 |
| Mo 25 | 29 |
| Mo 74 | 25 |
| Mo 72 | 22 |
| Mo 177 | 22 |
| Mo 34 | 19 |
| Rt Ab | 16 |
Dutchtown at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cape Girardeau 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 45 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +27% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dutchtown
How common are truck crashes in Dutchtown?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Cape Girardeau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 290 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dutchtown?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dutchtown since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dutchtown?
October has the most truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dutchtown?
Since 2015, Cape Girardeau County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dutchtown compared with Missouri?
Cape Girardeau County records 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dutchtown?
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.