ZIP 63650 (Ironton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63650: 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).
What stands out in Iron County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iron County. They injured 40 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
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.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 63650 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63650 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 63650 at a glance
| Population | 3,600 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,183 |
| Median home value | $122,263 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63650
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63650?
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 63650?
Truck crashes in Iron County peak in December, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63650?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63650 compare with Missouri?
Iron County records 110.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63650?
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.