Barnard, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnard and Nodaway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nodaway County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Nodaway County compares with Missouri
Nodaway County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nodaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nodaway County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Nodaway County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nodaway County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Nodaway County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Barnard since 2015, this page uses Nodaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Barnard.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Barnard fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Nodaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nodaway County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 66 |
| US-136 | 17 |
| Mo 148 | 10 |
| Mo 46 | 8 |
| Rt Jj | 5 |
| Rt H | 4 |
| Bu 71 | 3 |
| Cst N Country Club Rd | 3 |
Barnard at a glance
| Population | 188 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,237 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64423) | $58,854 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64423) | $189,206 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nodaway 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 | 13 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnard
How common are truck crashes in Barnard?
Nodaway County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barnard?
Truck crashes in Nodaway County peak in October, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barnard?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Nodaway County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Barnard compare with Missouri?
Nodaway County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barnard?
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.