ZIP 63456 (Monroe City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
3 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Missouri
Marion County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Marion County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Marion County: 18.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Missouri: 10.7%).
Overview
Police reported 488 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Sr-J (1) and Sr-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63456 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| Sr-J | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 212 |
| US-36 | 101 |
| US-24 | 37 |
| Mo 168 | 15 |
| Is 72 | 14 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Crd 422 | 7 |
ZIP 63456 at a glance
| Population | 4,749 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,160 |
| Median home value | $149,872 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 44 | +35% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63456
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63456?
488 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 180 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63456?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63456 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63456?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63456?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63456 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63456?
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.