ZIP 63377 (Silex, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63377: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
18 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Missouri
Lincoln County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Lincoln 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 deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 419 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Sr-B (1) and Sr-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63377 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 5 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 170 |
| Mo 47 | 75 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Rt U | 16 |
| Mo 79 | 13 |
| Rt J | 8 |
| Rt Kk | 6 |
| Crd Elm Tree Rd | 5 |
ZIP 63377 at a glance
| Population | 3,501 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,424 |
| Median home value | $232,779 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 23 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | -12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63377
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63377?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (200 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63377?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63377 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63377?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63377?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63377 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63377?
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.