ZIP 63014 (Berger, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 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 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Franklin County: 4.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,643 truck crashes since 2015, with 675 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63014 happened on SR-100 (1) and SR-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (19%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County.
- With 8.0% 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
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
ZIP 63014 at a glance
| Population | 426 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,842 |
| Median home value | $174,609 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 150 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63014
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63014?
Franklin County has had 1,643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 675 people and killing 64.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63014?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63014?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63014 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63014?
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.