ZIP 63624 (Bismarck, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63624: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
St. Francois County at a glance: June worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
St. Francois County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 198 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63624 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63624 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francois County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Francois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 63624 at a glance
| Population | 3,447 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,984 |
| Median home value | $82,055 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63624?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63624?
Truck crashes in St. Francois County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63624?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francois County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63624 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
St. Francois County records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63624?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.