Cliff Village, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cliff Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cliff Village and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 854 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Missouri
Newton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Newton County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Cliff Village: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Cliff Village (1.8 → 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 854 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 342 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cliff Village since 2015, this page uses Newton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Cliff Village with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-49 (2), SR-249 (2) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Cliff Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 162 |
| Is 49 | 132 |
| US-60 | 107 |
| Mo 43 | 60 |
| Mo 86 | 52 |
| Mo 59 | 52 |
| Lp 49 | 18 |
| Rt Ff | 14 |
Cliff Village at a glance
| Population | 36 |
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Density | 900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64804) | $62,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64804) | $184,129 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 68 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | -42% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 80 | +63% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cliff Village
How common are truck crashes in Cliff Village?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (342 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cliff Village?
I-44 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cliff Village since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cliff Village?
October has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cliff Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cliff Village compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 120.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cliff Village?
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.