ZIP 64744 (El Dorado Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64744: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cedar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cedar County compares with Missouri
Cedar County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cedar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cedar County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Cedar County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cedar County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Cedar County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64744 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (3) and Sr-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64744 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cedar County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cedar County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 22 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Mo 39 | 8 |
| Rt J | 5 |
| Mo 97 | 5 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt C | 2 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
ZIP 64744 at a glance
| Population | 8,242 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,685 |
| Median home value | $168,826 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cedar 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -54% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64744
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64744?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (42 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64744?
The worst month is August: 16.5% of truck crashes in Cedar County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cedar County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64744 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 49.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cedar County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64744?
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.