ZIP 63735 (Bell City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63735: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stoddard 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
8 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stoddard County compares with Missouri
Stoddard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stoddard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Stoddard County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stoddard County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 11.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stoddard County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63735 since 2015: SR-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63735 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 128 |
| Mo 25 | 56 |
| Mo 114 | 14 |
| Mo 51 | 11 |
| Rt Y | 10 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
ZIP 63735 at a glance
| Population | 697 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,214 |
| Median home value | $73,310 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stoddard 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +52% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63735
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63735?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stoddard County (185 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63735?
Truck crashes in Stoddard County peak in October, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63735?
Since 2015, Stoddard County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63735 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stoddard County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63735?
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.