Newtown, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newtown and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Missouri
Sullivan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Sullivan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Newtown since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
10.8% 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 Newtown since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-E (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Newtown fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-E | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 19 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Rt K | 5 |
| Mo 129 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Rt C | 3 |
| Rt O | 3 |
Newtown at a glance
| Population | 110 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 435 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64667) | $47,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64667) | $93,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -55% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +94% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newtown
How many truck crashes happen in Newtown?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (36 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Newtown?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in July, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newtown?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Newtown compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newtown?
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.