ZIP 63457 (Monticello, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63457: 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 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lewis County: 21.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63457 happened on US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63457 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.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 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 63457 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,778 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63457
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63457?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 42 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63457?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63457?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63457 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 108.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63457?
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.