ZIP 63015 (Catawissa, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Missouri for 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 ZIP 63015: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63015: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,643 truck crashes since 2015, with 675 people injured and 64 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63015 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-30 (5), Sr-Lp 44 (3) and Sr-Loop 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63015 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 5 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
ZIP 63015 at a glance
| Population | 1,939 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $235,957 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 150. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63015
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63015?
Franklin County has had 1,643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 675 people and killing 64.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63015?
I-44 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63015 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63015?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63015?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63015 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63015?
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.