Stockton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stockton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stockton and Cedar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cedar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Missouri
Cedar County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Cedar County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cedar County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Cedar County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Stockton since 2015, this page uses Cedar County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stockton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1), SR-39 (1), Sr-J (1) and Sr-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Stockton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cedar County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 22 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Mo 39 | 8 |
| Rt J | 5 |
| Mo 97 | 5 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt C | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
Stockton at a glance
| Population | 1,841 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 870 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65785) | $50,086 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65785) | $159,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -4% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stockton
How common are truck crashes in Stockton?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (42 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stockton?
Truck crashes in Cedar County peak in August, with 16.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stockton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stockton compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stockton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.