ZIP 64671 (Polo, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64671: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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
1 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Missouri
Caldwell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Caldwell County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Caldwell County: 15.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caldwell County. They injured 58 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64671 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-116 (2) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64671 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell County.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.9% 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
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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 2 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 124 |
| Mo 13 | 11 |
| Mo 116 | 9 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Crd Barwick Dr | 2 |
| Crd Crow Rd | 1 |
| Crd Des Moines Rd | 1 |
| Crd Far West Dr | 1 |
ZIP 64671 at a glance
| Population | 1,986 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,455 |
| Median home value | $154,942 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +34% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64671
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64671?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64671?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64671?
Since 2015, Caldwell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64671 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64671?
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.