ZIP 64865 (Seneca, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64865: 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.
The headline for Newton County: 1 in 81 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 854 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64865 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-44 (2), US-60 (2), I-49 (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-43 (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 64865 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 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 64865 at a glance
| Population | 5,692 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,846 |
| Median home value | $199,460 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. 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 64865
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64865?
Newton County has had 854 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64865?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64865?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64865 compared with Missouri?
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 64865?
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.