ZIP 63654 (Lesterville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Reynolds 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reynolds County compares with Missouri
Reynolds County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reynolds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reynolds County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Reynolds County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Reynolds County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Reynolds County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63654 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (1) and Sr-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Reynolds County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Reynolds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr-V | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reynolds County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 72 | 26 |
| Mo 21 | 25 |
| Rt K | 6 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt J | 3 |
| Rt Kk | 3 |
| Rt Tt | 3 |
| Mo 49 | 2 |
ZIP 63654 at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,607 |
| Median home value | $191,201 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Reynolds 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +20% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63654?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Reynolds County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63654?
January has the most truck crashes in Reynolds County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63654?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reynolds County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63654 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 127.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Reynolds County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63654?
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.