ZIP 63648 (Irondale, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63648: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Missouri
Washington County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Washington County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Washington County: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 191 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 151 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63648 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63648 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 21 | 52 |
| Mo 8 | 47 |
| Mo 185 | 17 |
| Mo 47 | 14 |
| Rt C | 6 |
| Rt A | 6 |
| Rt F | 4 |
| Rt P | 4 |
ZIP 63648 at a glance
| Population | 1,858 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,765 |
| Median home value | $99,788 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -23% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +33% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63648
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63648?
Since 2015, 191 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (151 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63648?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63648 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63648?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in May, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63648?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63648 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 69.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63648?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.