ZIP 63636 (Des Arc, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63636: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iron 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Iron County compares with Missouri
Iron County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Iron County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Iron County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 63636.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63636 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Iron 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 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 32 | 44 |
| Mo 49 | 18 |
| Mo 21 | 12 |
| Rt Kk | 11 |
| Mo 72 | 6 |
| Rt C | 3 |
| Rt K | 3 |
| Rt D | 2 |
ZIP 63636 at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +15% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63636
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63636?
Iron County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63636?
The worst month is December: 13.4% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63636?
Since 2015, Iron County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63636 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 110.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63636?
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.