Cedar Hill, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cedar Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cedar Hill and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Missouri
Jefferson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cedar Hill: SR-30 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Cedar Hill since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 723 people and killed 40.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Cedar Hill since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cedar Hill is SR-30, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (1), Sr-Lp 44 (1) and Sr-Mm (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.1 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cedar Hill fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 6 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 559 |
| US-67 | 168 |
| Mo 30 | 74 |
| Mo 21 | 60 |
| US-61 | 46 |
| Mo 141 | 45 |
| Rt A | 27 |
| Rt Z | 26 |
Cedar Hill at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63016) | $86,359 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63016) | $230,622 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 94 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 88 | -6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 90 | +1% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 130 | +45% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 130 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cedar Hill
How many truck crashes happen in Cedar Hill?
1,511 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 723 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cedar Hill?
NHTSA data shows SR-30 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cedar Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cedar Hill?
The worst month is July: 9.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cedar Hill?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cedar Hill compare with Missouri?
Jefferson County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cedar Hill?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.