ZIP 63334 (Bowling Green, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63334: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
11 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Missouri
Pike County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Pike County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 208 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63334 happened on US-61 (2), CR-488 (1) and Sr-Y (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63334 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-488 | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 96 |
| US-54 | 41 |
| Rt Uu | 9 |
| Bu 61 | 7 |
| Mo 161 | 7 |
| Mo 79 | 6 |
| Rt Ww | 5 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
ZIP 63334 at a glance
| Population | 7,564 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,638 |
| Median home value | $145,075 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -58% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +6% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63334
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63334?
208 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63334?
The worst month is June: 12.5% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63334?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63334 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 98.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63334?
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.