ZIP 64481 (Ridgeway, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64481: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Missouri
Harrison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison County: 23.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64481 since 2015: CR-E 312 Ln (1) and Sr-B (1). No single road stands out.
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 64481 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.6% 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 169 |
| US-136 | 24 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Cst 25Th St | 2 |
| Cst Miller St | 2 |
| Mo 146 | 2 |
| Mo 46 | 2 |
ZIP 64481 at a glance
| Population | 1,154 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,341 |
| Median home value | $155,972 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +63% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64481
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64481?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64481?
The worst month is January: 15.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64481?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harrison County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64481 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 267.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64481?
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.