North Lilbourn, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Lilbourn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Lilbourn and New Madrid County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use New Madrid County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Madrid County compares with Missouri
New Madrid County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Madrid County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 471.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
New Madrid County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for New Madrid County: 15.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 831 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Madrid County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North Lilbourn since 2015; patterns below come from New Madrid County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Lilbourn is I-55, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Sr-F (2), CR-LEVEE Rd (1) and Sr-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for North Lilbourn fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Madrid County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| CR-LEVEE Rd | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Madrid County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 556 |
| US-60 | 71 |
| US-61 | 52 |
| Mo 80 | 16 |
| US-62 | 15 |
| Mo 25 | 9 |
| Rt D | 7 |
| Is 57 | 5 |
North Lilbourn at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63862) | $43,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63862) | $76,426 |
Historical data: truck crashes in New Madrid 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 72 | +46% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Lilbourn
How common are truck crashes in North Lilbourn?
New Madrid County has had 831 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Lilbourn?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Lilbourn since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Lilbourn?
Truck crashes in New Madrid County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Lilbourn?
Since 2015, New Madrid County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Lilbourn compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, New Madrid County has 471.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Lilbourn?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.