ZIP 63942 (Gatewood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63942: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ripley 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ripley County compares with Missouri
Ripley County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ripley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ripley County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Ripley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ripley County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.8%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ripley County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 63942.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63942 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ripley County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 30 |
| Mo 21 | 12 |
| Mo 142 | 10 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Crd 142E-20 | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
| Crd 160-E12 | 1 |
ZIP 63942 at a glance
| Population | 490 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,250 |
| Median home value | $129,213 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Ripley 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +13% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63942
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63942?
Ripley County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63942?
Truck crashes in Ripley County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63942?
Since 2015, Ripley County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63942 compared with Missouri?
Ripley County records 62.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63942?
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.