ZIP 63551 (Livonia, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Putnam County compares with Missouri
Putnam County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Putnam County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 44 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 63551 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63551 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Mo 5 | 7 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Mo 149 | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 143Rd Rd | 1 |
| Crd 220Th Street | 1 |
| Crd 290Th Rd | 1 |
ZIP 63551 at a glance
| Population | 251 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,389 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -70% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -6% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63551
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63551?
44 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 20 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63551?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63551?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63551 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63551?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.