ZIP 64644 (Hamilton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Missouri
Caldwell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Caldwell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Caldwell County: 15.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Caldwell County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64644 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (2), SR-13 (1) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64644 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 124 |
| Mo 13 | 11 |
| Mo 116 | 9 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Crd Barwick Dr | 2 |
| Crd Crow Rd | 1 |
| Crd Des Moines Rd | 1 |
| Crd Far West Dr | 1 |
ZIP 64644 at a glance
| Population | 2,923 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,408 |
| Median home value | $189,783 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +34% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64644
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64644?
Caldwell County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64644?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64644?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64644 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64644?
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.