Northfork, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northfork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northfork and Barton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barton County compares with Missouri
Barton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Barton County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Barton County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Barton County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Northfork since 2015, this page uses Barton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Northfork since 2015 were spread across roads: I-49 (1), SR-126 (1), Sr-H (1), Sr-M (1) and Sr-Y (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Northfork fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barton County.
- 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 Barton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 91 |
| Mo 126 | 29 |
| US-160 | 25 |
| Mo 43 | 12 |
| Rt T | 6 |
| Cst 12Th St | 6 |
| Rt Ee | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
Northfork at a glance
| Population | 264 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64755) | $77,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64755) | $144,969 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barton 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -39% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +50% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northfork
How common are truck crashes in Northfork?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barton County (67 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Northfork?
Truck crashes in Barton County peak in September, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northfork?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Northfork compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Barton County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northfork?
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.