ZIP 63053 (Kimmswick, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63053: 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 |
Jefferson County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 63053: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63053: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 723 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63053 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-6 (1), I-255 (1) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.1 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63053 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| I-255 | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 63053 at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Density | 757 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 130. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63053?
1,511 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 723 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63053?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63053 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63053?
The worst month is July: 9.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63053?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63053 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63053?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.