ZIP 64673 (Princeton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64673: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer 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 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Missouri
Mercer County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Mercer County sits below Missouri on 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.
The headline for Mercer County: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 106 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64673 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-136 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64673 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 13.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 14 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| Rt K | 3 |
| Crd Bugle Ave. | 1 |
| Crd Essex Pl | 1 |
| Cst N Steward St | 1 |
| Rt M | 1 |
ZIP 64673 at a glance
| Population | 2,497 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,364 |
| Median home value | $104,465 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -60% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64673
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64673?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (17 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64673?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64673?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64673 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 100.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64673?
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.