ZIP 63868 (Morehouse, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63868: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in New Madrid 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
5 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Madrid County compares with Missouri
New Madrid County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Madrid County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 471.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
New Madrid County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for New Madrid County: 15.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
New Madrid County has recorded 831 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63868 is US-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-55 (2), I-57 (2) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63868 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| I-57 | 2 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Madrid County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 556 |
| US-60 | 71 |
| US-61 | 52 |
| Mo 80 | 16 |
| US-62 | 15 |
| Mo 25 | 9 |
| Rt D | 7 |
| Is 57 | 5 |
ZIP 63868 at a glance
| Population | 653 |
| Density | 255 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,254 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Historical data: truck crashes in New Madrid 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 72 | +46% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63868
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63868?
Since 2015, 831 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New Madrid County (322 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63868?
US-60 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63868 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63868?
Truck crashes in New Madrid County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63868?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in New Madrid County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63868 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
New Madrid County records 471.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63868?
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.