ZIP 63549 (La Plata, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63549: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
14 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Missouri
Macon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Macon County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Macon County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 100 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 47.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63549 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (2) and SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63549 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 130 |
| US-63 | 72 |
| Mo 156 | 13 |
| Rt C | 9 |
| Mo 3 | 9 |
| Bu 36 | 6 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| Rt M | 3 |
ZIP 63549 at a glance
| Population | 2,344 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,881 |
| Median home value | $135,289 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +48% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63549
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63549?
Macon County has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63549?
The worst month is November: 12.9% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63549 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 164.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63549?
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.