ZIP 63874 (Risco, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63874: 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 sits below Missouri on 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.
New Madrid County at a glance: 15.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 831 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in New Madrid County. They injured 322 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63874 since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-F (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63874 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Madrid County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-F | 2 |
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 63874 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,000 |
| Median home value | $58,990 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 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 63874
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63874?
831 truck crashes have been reported in New Madrid County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 322 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63874?
January has the most truck crashes in New Madrid County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63874?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in New Madrid County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63874 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 63874?
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.