Neosho, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neosho: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Neosho 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 |
Newton County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
Neosho at a glance: US-60 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Neosho.
Overview
Police reported 854 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 342 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 80 truck crashes reported in Neosho since 2015, this page uses Newton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of Neosho with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-49 (1), SR-59 (1) and Sr-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Neosho fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 8 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 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 |
Neosho at a glance
| Population | 13,782 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 884 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64850) | $63,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64850) | $165,803 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Neosho
How common are truck crashes in Neosho?
Newton County has had 854 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Neosho?
US-60 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Neosho since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Neosho?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Neosho?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Neosho compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 120.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Neosho?
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.