ZIP 63447 (La Belle, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63447: 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
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 has lower values than Missouri for 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.
Lewis County at a glance: 21.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 42 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63447 since 2015: SR-156 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63447 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 21.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 1 |
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 63447 at a glance
| Population | 1,060 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,478 |
| Median home value | $89,858 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63447
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63447?
Lewis County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63447?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63447?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lewis County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63447 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 108.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63447?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.