ZIP 65785 (Stockton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65785: 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 |
Cedar County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
Cedar County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cedar County. They injured 42 people and killed 5.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65785 happened on SR-32 (1), SR-39 (1), Sr-J (1) and Sr-N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65785 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Cedar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| 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 65785 at a glance
| Population | 6,002 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,086 |
| Median home value | $159,276 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65785
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65785?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cedar County (42 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65785?
The worst month is August: 16.5% of truck crashes in Cedar County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65785?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cedar County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65785 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cedar County has 49.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65785?
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.