ZIP 63536 (Downing, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schuyler 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
1 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schuyler County compares with Missouri
Schuyler County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Schuyler County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Schuyler County at a glance: November worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schuyler County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63536 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63536 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuyler County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuyler County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 20 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Mo 202 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt C | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt O | 2 |
| Crd Bear Dr | 1 |
ZIP 63536 at a glance
| Population | 837 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Median home value | $156,813 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 2 | -82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +70% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +57% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63536
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63536?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 21 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63536?
Truck crashes in Schuyler County peak in November, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Schuyler County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63536 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Schuyler County records 113.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63536?
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.