ZIP 63869 (New Madrid, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63869: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for New Madrid County: 15.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
New Madrid County has recorded 831 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
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 63869 is I-55, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-LEVEE Rd (1), Sr-W (1) and US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63869 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Madrid County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| CR-LEVEE Rd | 1 |
| Sr-W | 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 63869 at a glance
| Population | 3,218 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,959 |
| Median home value | $135,626 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63869
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63869?
831 truck crashes have been reported in New Madrid County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 322 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63869?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63869: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63869?
Truck crashes in New Madrid County peak in January, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63869?
Since 2015, New Madrid County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63869 compare with Missouri?
New Madrid County records 471.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63869?
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.