ZIP 63461 (Palmyra, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63461: 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 |
Marion County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Marion County: 18.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 488 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63461 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.0% 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| US-36 | 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 63461 at a glance
| Population | 5,446 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,707 |
| Median home value | $224,720 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63461
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63461?
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 63461?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63461 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63461?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63461?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63461 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63461?
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.