ZIP 63537 (Edina, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
0 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Knox County compares with Missouri
Knox County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Knox County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Knox County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 29 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63537 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Knox County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63537 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 9.4% 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 15 | 16 |
| Mo 6 | 15 |
| Mo 156 | 7 |
| Mo 11 | 5 |
| Rt V | 3 |
| Rt Ee | 2 |
| Crd Airline Street | 1 |
| Crd Fall Rd | 1 |
ZIP 63537 at a glance
| Population | 2,194 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,891 |
| Median home value | $104,846 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -63% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +122% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +12% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63537?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (29 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63537?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63537?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63537 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Knox County records 128.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63537?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.