ZIP 64001 (Alma, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
6 of 799 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Missouri
Lafayette County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lafayette County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lafayette County at a glance: 13.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 291 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64001 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64001 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- With 13.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 591 |
| Mo 13 | 46 |
| US-24 | 24 |
| Rt Z | 12 |
| Mo 131 | 10 |
| Mo 20 | 9 |
| Rt Ff | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
ZIP 64001 at a glance
| Population | 842 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,000 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 52 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -16% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 63 | +25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64001
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64001?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 291 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64001?
February has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64001?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64001 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 201.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64001?
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.