ZIP 64840 (Diamond, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
10 of 854 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Missouri
Newton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Newton County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 64840: I-44 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64840 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 854 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 342 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64840 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-60 (3), I-49 (2) and SR-249 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64840 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-249 | 2 |
| CR-190 | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 162 |
| Is 49 | 132 |
| US-60 | 107 |
| Mo 43 | 60 |
| Mo 86 | 52 |
| Mo 59 | 52 |
| Lp 49 | 18 |
| Rt Ff | 14 |
ZIP 64840 at a glance
| Population | 3,325 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $246,203 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 68 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | -42% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 80 | +63% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64840?
854 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 342 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64840?
I-44 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64840 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64840?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64840 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Newton County records 120.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64840?
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.