ZIP 63758 (Kelso, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63758: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
10 of 471 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Missouri
Scott County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 63758: I-55 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63758.
Overview
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 199 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63758 is I-55, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-77 (2), Sr-Ab (2) and Independence St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63758 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| Sr-Ab | 2 |
| Independence St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Southern Expy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 210 |
| Is 57 | 32 |
| US-61 | 25 |
| US-62 | 20 |
| Mo 77 | 18 |
| Rp 93 | 14 |
| Rt Hh | 13 |
| Rt Ab | 12 |
ZIP 63758 at a glance
| Population | 435 |
| Density | 912 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $194,951 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +30% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63758
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63758?
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (199 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63758?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63758 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63758?
June has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63758?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63758 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63758?
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.