Jackson Township, Nodaway County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Nodaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Nodaway County is lower 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 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Nodaway County since 2015, this page uses Nodaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Nodaway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 |
Jackson Township, Nodaway County at a glance
| Population | 929 |
| Land area | 74.7 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64479) | $61,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64479) | $133,369 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Nodaway County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Nodaway County?
164 truck crashes have been reported in Nodaway County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Nodaway County?
The worst month is October: 14.6% of truck crashes in Nodaway County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Nodaway County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Nodaway County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Nodaway County compared 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 Jackson 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.