ZIP 63653 (Leadwood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63653: 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Francois County: June worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Francois County since 2015: 198 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63653 since 2015: SR-8 (3), US-67 (3), CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1), CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1) and SR-21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63653 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 63653 at a glance
| Population | 1,186 |
| Density | 421 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,021 |
| Median home value | $60,629 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63653
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63653?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63653?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in St. Francois County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63653?
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 63653 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Francois County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63653?
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.