St. Cloud, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Cloud: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Cloud and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Missouri
Crawford County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 238.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Crawford County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Crawford County at a glance: 23.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 40 truck crashes reported in St. Cloud since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for St. Cloud fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 12 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 467 |
| Mo 19 | 47 |
| Mo 8 | 24 |
| Rt Ff | 6 |
| Nor 44 | 6 |
| Rt V | 5 |
| Rt C | 5 |
| Mo 49 | 4 |
St. Cloud at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65441) | $65,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65441) | $201,789 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 36 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 63 | +89% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Cloud
How common are truck crashes in St. Cloud?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Cloud?
I-44 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Cloud since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Cloud?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Cloud?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Cloud compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 238.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Cloud?
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.