Washington Township, Nodaway County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Nodaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 has lower values than Missouri for 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).
What stands out in Nodaway County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.2% in 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 Washington 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%).
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.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Washington.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Nodaway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
Washington Township, Nodaway County at a glance
| Population | 270 |
| Land area | 47.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64457) | $62,250 |
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 Washington Township, Nodaway County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Nodaway County?
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nodaway County (69 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Nodaway County?
The worst month is October: 14.6% of truck crashes in Nodaway County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Nodaway County?
Since 2015, Nodaway County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Nodaway County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nodaway County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Nodaway County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.