ZIP 65243 (Clark, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65243: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
11 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Missouri
Randolph County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Randolph County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Randolph County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65243 is US-63, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-2655 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65243 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 8.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 5 |
| CR-2655 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 72 |
| US-24 | 32 |
| Mo 3 | 13 |
| Rt B | 13 |
| Bu 63 | 6 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt F | 3 |
ZIP 65243 at a glance
| Population | 2,950 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,021 |
| Median home value | $173,159 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 65243
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65243?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (89 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 65243?
US-63 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65243 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65243?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65243?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65243 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65243?
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.