ZIP 63056 (Leslie, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63056: 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 sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 63056: US-50 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63056.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
8.0% 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 63056 is US-50, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-OLD Us 50 (1), I-44 (1) and SR-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63056 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| CR-OLD Us 50 | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 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 63056 at a glance
| Population | 1,896 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,517 |
| Median home value | $235,612 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 150 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63056
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63056?
Since 2015, 1,643 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (675 injured, 64 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63056?
US-50 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63056 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63056?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63056?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63056 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 131.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63056?
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.