Grant Township, Nodaway County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Nodaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Nodaway County 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nodaway County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nodaway County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Grant Township, Nodaway County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nodaway County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grant since 2015.
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 Grant Township, Nodaway County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nodaway County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Grant Township, Nodaway County at a glance
| Population | 486 |
| Land area | 46.4 sq mi |
| Density | 10 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Nodaway County
How common are truck crashes in Grant Township, Nodaway County?
Nodaway County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grant Township, Nodaway County?
October has the most truck crashes in Nodaway County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Nodaway County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Nodaway County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grant Township, Nodaway County compare with Missouri?
Nodaway County records 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grant Township, Nodaway County?
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.