Cairo, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cairo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cairo and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Missouri
Randolph County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Randolph County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Randolph County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Cairo since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cairo since 2015: US-24 (1) and US-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Cairo fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 72 |
| US-24 | 32 |
| Mo 3 | 13 |
| Rt B | 13 |
| Bu 63 | 6 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt F | 3 |
Cairo at a glance
| Population | 201 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 670 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65239) | $83,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65239) | $188,755 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cairo
How common are truck crashes in Cairo?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (89 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cairo?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cairo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cairo compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Randolph County records 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cairo?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.