ZIP 65463 (Eldridge, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65463: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laclede 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
13 of 911 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laclede County compares with Missouri
Laclede County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laclede County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laclede County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Laclede County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Laclede County: 14.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 911 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laclede County since 2015: 392 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65463 happened on SR-5 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65463 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Laclede County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laclede County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 628 |
| Mo 5 | 100 |
| Mo 32 | 27 |
| Cst Elm St | 16 |
| Rt J | 9 |
| Rt F | 9 |
| Rt Bb | 9 |
| Mo 64 | 6 |
ZIP 65463 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,973 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laclede 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 54 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 78 | +44% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65463
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 65463?
Laclede County has had 911 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 392 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65463?
Truck crashes in Laclede County peak in February, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65463?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Laclede County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65463 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Laclede County has 211.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65463?
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.