ZIP 63560 (Pollock, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63560: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
5 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Missouri
Sullivan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Sullivan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sullivan County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 36 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.9% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63560 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63560 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 19 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Rt K | 5 |
| Mo 129 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Rt C | 3 |
| Rt O | 3 |
ZIP 63560 at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,607 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -55% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +94% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 63560
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63560?
Sullivan County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63560?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in July, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63560?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63560 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 131.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63560?
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.