Sikeston, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sikeston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sikeston and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 471 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Missouri
Scott County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Scott County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Scott County at a glance: 13.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 471 truck crashes since 2015, with 199 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 111 truck crashes were reported in Sikeston since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sikeston since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (4), I-57 (4), US-60 (3), Sr-B (1) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Sikeston fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| I-57 | 4 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 210 |
| Is 57 | 32 |
| US-61 | 25 |
| US-62 | 20 |
| Mo 77 | 18 |
| Rp 93 | 14 |
| Rt Hh | 13 |
| Rt Ab | 12 |
Sikeston at a glance
| Population | 16,062 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 897 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63801) | $62,698 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63801) | $157,008 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +30% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sikeston
How many truck crashes happen in Sikeston?
Scott County has had 471 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 199 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sikeston?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sikeston?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Sikeston compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sikeston?
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.