ZIP 63462 (Perry, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63462: 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 sits below Missouri on 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.
The headline for Ralls County: 14.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Ralls County has recorded 373 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% 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 63462 happened on SR-19 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63462 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
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 63462 at a glance
| Population | 1,335 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,205 |
| Median home value | $142,705 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63462?
373 truck crashes have been reported in Ralls County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 116 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63462?
April has the most truck crashes in Ralls County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Ralls County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63462 compare with Missouri?
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 63462?
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.