ZIP 63555 (Memphis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63555: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scotland 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scotland County compares with Missouri
Scotland County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotland County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Scotland County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Scotland County: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Scotland County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 82 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63555 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-759 (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Scotland County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63555 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Scotland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-759 | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scotland County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 20 |
| Mo 15 | 18 |
| Rt T | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 156 | 1 |
| Crd 759 | 1 |
| Crd 817 | 1 |
| Rt Aa | 1 |
ZIP 63555 at a glance
| Population | 3,258 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,426 |
| Median home value | $179,029 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotland 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | +61% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63555
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63555?
Scotland County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63555?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63555 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63555?
December has the most truck crashes in Scotland County, 17.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63555?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Scotland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63555 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scotland County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63555?
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.