ZIP 64631 (Bucklin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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
3 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Missouri
Linn County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 185.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Linn County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Linn County: 15.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Linn County. They injured 88 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
15.6% 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 64631 since 2015: US-36 (2) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64631 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 187 |
| Mo 11 | 16 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 129 | 4 |
| Rt M | 4 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Rt Pp | 3 |
| Rp 284452 | 2 |
ZIP 64631 at a glance
| Population | 836 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,917 |
| Median home value | $143,405 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +94% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +61% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64631?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Linn County (88 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64631?
July has the most truck crashes in Linn County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Linn County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64631 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 185.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64631?
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.