Shoal Creek Estates, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shoal Creek Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shoal Creek Estates 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.
Shoal Creek Estates at a glance: I-44 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Shoal Creek Estates.
Overview
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 342 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Shoal Creek Estates since 2015; patterns below come from Newton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shoal Creek Estates is I-44, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-49 (3), SR-249 (2) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Shoal Creek Estates fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Shoal Creek Estates at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 956 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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shoal Creek Estates
How many truck accidents are there in Shoal Creek Estates?
854 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 342 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shoal Creek Estates?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shoal Creek Estates: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoal Creek Estates?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shoal Creek Estates?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shoal Creek Estates compared with Missouri?
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 Shoal Creek Estates?
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.