ZIP 63459 (New London, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63459: 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 |
Ralls County has lower values than Missouri for 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.
What stands out in Ralls County: 14.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in 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
April has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63459 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (3) and US-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63459 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.1% 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 Ralls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| US-36 | 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 63459 at a glance
| Population | 4,423 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,778 |
| Median home value | $168,796 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63459
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63459?
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 63459?
Truck crashes in Ralls County peak in April, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63459?
Since 2015, Ralls County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63459 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 307.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ralls County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63459?
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.