ZIP 65459 (Dixon, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65459: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maries 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 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maries County compares with Missouri
Maries County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maries County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maries County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Maries County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Maries County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maries County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65459 since 2015: I-44 (1) and SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Maries County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65459 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Maries County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maries County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 49 |
| Mo 133 | 23 |
| Mo 28 | 14 |
| Mo 42 | 14 |
| Mo 68 | 12 |
| Rt H | 2 |
| Co Mo133 To Mo42 | 1 |
| Crd Maries 424 | 1 |
ZIP 65459 at a glance
| Population | 8,562 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,385 |
| Median home value | $158,213 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maries 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +19% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65459
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65459?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maries County (47 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65459?
The worst month is June: 13.0% of truck crashes in Maries County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65459?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Maries County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65459 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Maries County has 127.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65459?
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.