ZIP 63430 (Alexandria, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
1 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Missouri
Clark County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clark County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Clark County: 1 in 141 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63430 happened on SR-27 (1), Sr-B (1), US-136 (1) and US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63430 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 53 |
| US-61 | 33 |
| Mo 27 | 26 |
| Rp 282671 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt D | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
ZIP 63430 at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,250 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -43% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +61% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63430
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63430?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 55 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63430?
The worst month is November: 12.4% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63430?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63430 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 193.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63430?
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.