Goodman, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodman and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Goodman at a glance: US-60 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Goodman.
Overview
McDonald County has recorded 378 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Goodman had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McDonald County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-49 (1), SR-59 (1) and Sr-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Goodman fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonald County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Goodman at a glance
| Population | 1,305 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 983 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64843) | $55,492 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64843) | $155,319 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodman
How many truck crashes happen in Goodman?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonald County (133 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Goodman?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goodman: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Goodman?
Truck crashes in McDonald County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goodman?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDonald County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Goodman compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonald County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goodman?
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.