Polk Township, Nodaway County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Polk Township, Nodaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Polk 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
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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nodaway County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.2% across 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 Polk Township, Nodaway County since 2015, this page uses Nodaway County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Polk since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Polk Township, Nodaway County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
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 |
Polk Township, Nodaway County at a glance
| Population | 13,924 |
| Land area | 120.3 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64468) | $57,251 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64468) | $211,341 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Polk Township, Nodaway County
How many truck accidents are there in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
164 truck crashes have been reported in Nodaway County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
October has the most truck crashes in Nodaway County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Polk Township, Nodaway County?
Since 2015, Nodaway County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Polk Township, Nodaway County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Nodaway County has 67.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Polk 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.