ZIP 63436 (Center, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ralls 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
5 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ralls County compares with Missouri
Ralls County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ralls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ralls County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 307.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Ralls County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ralls County at a glance: 14.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ralls County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63436 since 2015: SR-19 (2), US-61 (2) and Sr-J (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63436 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 14.1% 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
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 Ralls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ralls County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 138 |
| US-36 | 50 |
| Rt H | 36 |
| Mo 19 | 30 |
| Rt A | 17 |
| Mo 154 | 11 |
| Rt Dd | 11 |
| Rt J | 10 |
ZIP 63436 at a glance
| Population | 1,199 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,808 |
| Median home value | $174,150 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ralls 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | +71% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +82% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63436?
Since 2015, 373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ralls County (116 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63436?
The worst month is April: 11.8% of truck crashes in Ralls County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63436?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ralls County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63436 compared with Missouri?
Ralls County records 307.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63436?
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.