ZIP 63744 (Delta, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63744: 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 sits below Missouri on 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 63744: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63744: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Cape Girardeau County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 290 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-77 (2), Sr-Ab (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63744 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Cape Girardeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 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 63744 at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,250 |
| Median home value | $110,656 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63744?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Cape Girardeau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 290 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63744?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63744: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63744?
October has the most truck crashes in Cape Girardeau County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cape Girardeau County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63744 compared with Missouri?
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 63744?
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.