Redings Mill, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redings Mill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redings Mill 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 sits below Missouri 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.
Redings Mill at a glance: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Redings Mill: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 342 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redings Mill 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-49 (2), SR-249 (2) and SR-66 (2).
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 Redings Mill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Redings Mill at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 821 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64804) | $62,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64804) | $184,129 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Redings Mill
How many truck crashes happen in Redings Mill?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (342 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Redings Mill?
I-44 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Redings Mill since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Redings Mill?
October has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Redings Mill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Redings Mill compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 120.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redings Mill?
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.