New Florence, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Florence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Florence and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Missouri
Montgomery County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 349.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 435 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 470 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 46 truck crashes reported in New Florence since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-19 (2) and Sr-Sor 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for New Florence fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Sr-Sor 70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 361 |
| Mo 19 | 35 |
| Mo 161 | 14 |
| Nor 70 | 6 |
| Rt F | 5 |
| Ra Is70E Mineola | 4 |
| Rp 6789 | 4 |
| Mo 94 | 3 |
New Florence at a glance
| Population | 636 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63363) | $47,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63363) | $107,674 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 41 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Florence
How common are truck crashes in New Florence?
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (150 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New Florence?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Florence since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Florence?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Florence?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montgomery County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in New Florence compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 349.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Florence?
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.