ZIP 64844 (Granby, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64844: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Newton County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 64844 at a glance: US-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64844: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 854 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-86 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64844 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 7 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
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 64844 at a glance
| Population | 4,796 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,382 |
| Median home value | $115,698 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64844?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (342 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64844?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64844 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64844?
October has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64844?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64844 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 120.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64844?
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.