ZIP 63343 (Elsberry, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63343: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
18 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Missouri
Lincoln County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 419 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63343 is US-61, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Sr-B (1) and Sr-Ee (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63343 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Ee | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 170 |
| Mo 47 | 75 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Rt U | 16 |
| Mo 79 | 13 |
| Rt J | 8 |
| Rt Kk | 6 |
| Crd Elm Tree Rd | 5 |
ZIP 63343 at a glance
| Population | 4,381 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,531 |
| Median home value | $172,631 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 23 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | -12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63343
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63343?
Lincoln County has had 419 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63343?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63343: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63343?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63343?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63343 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63343?
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.