Diamond, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Diamond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Diamond and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 854 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Missouri
Newton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Newton County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Diamond at a glance: I-44 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Diamond since 2015.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 854 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Diamond since 2015; patterns below come from Newton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Diamond is I-44, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-60 (6), I-49 (3) and CR-NEWMAN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Diamond fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| US-60 | 6 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 162 |
| Is 49 | 132 |
| US-60 | 107 |
| Mo 43 | 60 |
| Mo 86 | 52 |
| Mo 59 | 52 |
| Lp 49 | 18 |
| Rt Ff | 14 |
Diamond at a glance
| Population | 890 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64840) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64840) | $246,203 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 68 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | -42% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 80 | +63% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Diamond
How many truck accidents are there in Diamond?
854 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 342 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Diamond?
I-44 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Diamond since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Diamond?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Diamond?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Diamond compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Newton County records 120.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Diamond?
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.