ZIP 63703 (Cape Girardeau, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63703: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 63703: I-55 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63703.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cape Girardeau County since 2015: 290 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63703 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Sr-Ab (2), Independence St (1) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| 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 63703 at a glance
| Population | 8,201 |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,695 |
| Median home value | $117,999 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 63703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63703?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Cape Girardeau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 290 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63703?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63703 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63703?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cape Girardeau County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63703 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Cape Girardeau County records 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63703?
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.