ZIP 63050 (Hillsboro, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Missouri
Jefferson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 63050: US-67 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63050 since 2015.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 1,511 truck crashes since 2015, with 723 people injured and 40 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63050 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-55 (1), SR-110 (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63050 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 3 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 559 |
| US-67 | 168 |
| Mo 30 | 74 |
| Mo 21 | 60 |
| US-61 | 46 |
| Mo 141 | 45 |
| Rt A | 27 |
| Rt Z | 26 |
ZIP 63050 at a glance
| Population | 18,744 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,371 |
| Median home value | $278,008 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 94 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 88 | -6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 90 | +1% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 130 | +45% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 130 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63050
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63050?
1,511 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 723 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63050?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63050 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63050?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63050?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63050 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63050?
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.