ZIP 63645 (Fredericktown, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Missouri
Madison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: September 12.9% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63645 happened on SR-72 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63645 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 60 |
| Mo 72 | 21 |
| Rt J | 5 |
| Rt D | 4 |
| Crd 221 | 2 |
| Cst W Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt C | 2 |
ZIP 63645 at a glance
| Population | 11,554 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,747 |
| Median home value | $157,687 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -52% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +35% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63645
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63645?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (57 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63645?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63645?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63645 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Madison County records 76.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63645?
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.