ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cape Girardeau 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
12 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cape Girardeau County compares with Missouri
Cape Girardeau County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cape Girardeau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cape Girardeau County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 63701: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63701: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Cape Girardeau County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63701 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sr-Ab (2), Independence St (1) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cape Girardeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cape Girardeau County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 233 |
| US-61 | 73 |
| Mo 25 | 29 |
| Mo 74 | 25 |
| Mo 72 | 22 |
| Mo 177 | 22 |
| Mo 34 | 19 |
| Rt Ab | 16 |
ZIP 63701 at a glance
| Population | 39,345 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,654 |
| Median home value | $218,055 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cape Girardeau 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 45 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +27% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63701?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cape Girardeau County (290 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63701?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63701?
October has the most truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cape Girardeau County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63701 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cape Girardeau County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63701?
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.