ZIP 63438 (Durham, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lewis County compares with Missouri
Lewis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lewis County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 21.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
21.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 63438 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63438 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 71 |
| Rt K | 8 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Mo 156 | 4 |
| Mo 16 | 4 |
| Mo 81 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt C | 3 |
ZIP 63438 at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,188 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63438
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63438?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 42 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63438?
January has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63438?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63438 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63438?
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.