ZIP 63732 (Altenburg, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63732: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
2 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Missouri
Perry County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Perry County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Perry County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63732 happened on CR-428 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63732 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-428 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 127 |
| Mo 51 | 79 |
| US-61 | 21 |
| Rt H | 12 |
| Rt B | 6 |
| Cst St Joseph St | 4 |
| Rt K | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
ZIP 63732 at a glance
| Population | 863 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $174,013 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +59% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +13% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63732
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63732?
Perry County has had 302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63732?
The worst month is June: 10.9% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63732?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63732 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 145.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63732?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.