ZIP 64681 (Sumner, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64681: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chariton 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chariton County compares with Missouri
Chariton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chariton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chariton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Chariton County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chariton County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chariton County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64681 happened on CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave (1) and SR-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Chariton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chariton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 31 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 11 | 9 |
| Rt C | 4 |
| Cst Grand Ave | 2 |
| Mo 129 | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt M | 2 |
ZIP 64681 at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chariton 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +45% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64681
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64681?
Since 2015, 86 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chariton County (104 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64681?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Chariton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64681?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chariton County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64681 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Chariton County has 94.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64681?
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.