ZIP 64430 (Clarksdale, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
1 of 278 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Missouri
DeKalb County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 263 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 278 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64430 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-31 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64430 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.3% 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
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 192 |
| Is 35 | 25 |
| Mo 31 | 8 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Mo 6 | 5 |
| Rp 3653 | 4 |
| Rp 3667 | 4 |
ZIP 64430 at a glance
| Population | 823 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,577 |
| Median home value | $181,512 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +127% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64430?
278 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64430?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64430 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64430?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64430?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64430 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 242.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64430?
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.