ZIP 63638 (Ellington, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63638: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Reynolds 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 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reynolds County compares with Missouri
Reynolds County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reynolds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reynolds County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× 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 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Reynolds County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Reynolds County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Reynolds County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.1%).
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63638 happened on Sr-K (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Reynolds County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63638 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reynolds County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% 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
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 Reynolds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-K | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reynolds County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 72 | 26 |
| Mo 21 | 25 |
| Rt K | 6 |
| Rt B | 4 |
| Rt J | 3 |
| Rt Kk | 3 |
| Rt Tt | 3 |
| Mo 49 | 2 |
ZIP 63638 at a glance
| Population | 2,489 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,257 |
| Median home value | $131,050 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Reynolds 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +20% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63638
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63638?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Reynolds County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63638?
January has the most truck crashes in Reynolds County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63638?
Since 2015, Reynolds County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63638 compare with Missouri?
Reynolds County records 127.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63638?
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.