ZIP 64487 (Skidmore, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64487: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nodaway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nodaway County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nodaway County. They injured 69 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64487 since 2015: US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64487 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 1 |
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 |
ZIP 64487 at a glance
| Population | 572 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Median home value | $109,429 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64487
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64487?
164 truck crashes have been reported in Nodaway County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64487?
October has the most truck crashes in Nodaway County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64487?
Since 2015, Nodaway County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64487 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 64487?
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.