ZIP 63601 (Park Hills, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Francois 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
9 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francois County compares with Missouri
St. Francois County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francois County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
St. Francois County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
St. Francois County at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francois County. They injured 198 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63601 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1), CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63601 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Francois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francois County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 147 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Cst Karsch Blvd | 17 |
| Mo 8 | 17 |
| Mo 221 | 12 |
| Rt K | 12 |
| Rt Oo | 8 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
ZIP 63601 at a glance
| Population | 16,389 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,753 |
| Median home value | $120,986 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francois 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +32% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63601?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63601?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63601: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63601?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Francois County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Francois County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63601 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Francois County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63601?
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.