ZIP 64850 (Neosho, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64850: 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 runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 64850: US-60 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 64850.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64850 is US-60, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-49 (3), SR-59 (1) and SR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Sr-Cc | 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 64850 at a glance
| Population | 25,126 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,469 |
| Median home value | $165,803 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64850
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64850?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (342 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64850?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64850: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64850?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64850?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64850 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 120.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64850?
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.