Howardville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howardville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howardville 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 |
Compared with Missouri, New Madrid County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
New Madrid County at a glance: 15.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 831 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Madrid County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Howardville since 2015; patterns below come from New Madrid County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Howardville is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Sr-F (2), CR-LEVEE Rd (1) and SR-162 (1).
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 Howardville 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| CR-LEVEE Rd | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
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 |
Howardville at a glance
| Population | 254 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63866) | $33,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63866) | $55,987 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howardville
How many truck crashes happen in Howardville?
New Madrid County has had 831 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Howardville?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Howardville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Howardville?
Truck crashes in New Madrid County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Howardville?
Since 2015, New Madrid County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Howardville compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 471.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Madrid County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Howardville?
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.