Cypress, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cypress: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cypress and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Missouri
Harrison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
Harrison County at a glance: 23.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 83 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Cypress had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-136 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Cypress fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 23.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| US-136 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 169 |
| US-136 | 24 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Cst 25Th St | 2 |
| Cst Miller St | 2 |
| Mo 146 | 2 |
| Mo 46 | 2 |
Cypress at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64636) | $34,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64636) | $112,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +63% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cypress
How many truck crashes happen in Cypress?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (83 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cypress?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cypress since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cypress?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in January, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cypress?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cypress compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 267.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cypress?
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.