ZIP 64655 (Lucerne, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64655: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Putnam County compares with Missouri
Putnam County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 64655 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64655 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 9.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Mo 5 | 7 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Mo 149 | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 143Rd Rd | 1 |
| Crd 220Th Street | 1 |
| Crd 290Th Rd | 1 |
ZIP 64655 at a glance
| Population | 93 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $70,714 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 3 | -70% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64655
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64655?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (20 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64655?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64655?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64655 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64655?
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.