Hayward, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayward and New Madrid County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use New Madrid County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Madrid County compares with Missouri
New Madrid County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Madrid County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 471.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
New Madrid County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for New Madrid County: 15.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
New Madrid County has recorded 831 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Hayward had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use New Madrid County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-162 (2) and Sr-F (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Hayward fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Madrid County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 556 |
| US-60 | 71 |
| US-61 | 52 |
| Mo 80 | 16 |
| US-62 | 15 |
| Mo 25 | 9 |
| Rt D | 7 |
| Is 57 | 5 |
Hayward at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63873) | $54,362 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63873) | $127,801 |
Historical data: truck crashes in New Madrid 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 72 | +46% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayward
How common are truck crashes in Hayward?
831 truck crashes have been reported in New Madrid County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 322 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hayward?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hayward: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hayward?
Truck crashes in New Madrid County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hayward?
Since 2015, New Madrid County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hayward compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 471.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Madrid County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hayward?
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.