ZIP 63738 (Brownwood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63738: 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 sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Stoddard County at a glance: October 11.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stoddard County. They injured 185 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63738 since 2015: SR-25 (1) and Sr-C (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63738 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stoddard County.
- 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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 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 63738 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 63738
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63738?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stoddard County (185 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63738?
October has the most truck crashes in Stoddard County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63738?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63738 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 63738?
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.