ZIP 63071 (Richwoods, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Missouri
Washington County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Washington County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Since 2015, 191 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 151 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% 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 63071 happened on SR-47 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63071 fleets
- Build extra time into May 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 21 | 52 |
| Mo 8 | 47 |
| Mo 185 | 17 |
| Mo 47 | 14 |
| Rt C | 6 |
| Rt A | 6 |
| Rt F | 4 |
| Rt P | 4 |
ZIP 63071 at a glance
| Population | 1,113 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,853 |
| Median home value | $130,348 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -23% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +33% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63071?
191 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63071?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in May, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63071?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63071 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 69.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63071?
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.