ZIP 64656 (Ludlow, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
2 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Missouri
Livingston County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Livingston County is lower on 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.
Livingston County at a glance: 14.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 64 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64656 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64656 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- 14.3% 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 137 |
| US-65 | 35 |
| Mo 190 | 5 |
| Rp 3715 | 3 |
| Co Us36W To Us36E | 2 |
| Rp 3714 | 2 |
| Rt B | 2 |
| Rt K | 2 |
ZIP 64656 at a glance
| Population | 237 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,438 |
| Median home value | $107,264 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -33% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +65% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64656
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64656?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64656?
September has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64656?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64656 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Livingston County records 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64656?
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.