ZIP 63471 (Taylor, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63471: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
3 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Missouri
Marion County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Marion County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Marion County at a glance: 18.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 180 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63471 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Rj Peters Dr (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63471 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| Rj Peters Dr | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 212 |
| US-36 | 101 |
| US-24 | 37 |
| Mo 168 | 15 |
| Is 72 | 14 |
| Rt Mm | 9 |
| Mo 6 | 8 |
| Crd 422 | 7 |
ZIP 63471 at a glance
| Population | 770 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,182 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 44 | +35% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63471
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63471?
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (180 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63471?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63471: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63471?
June has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63471?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63471 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 148.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63471?
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.