ZIP 63774 (Perkins, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63774: 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 has lower values than Missouri for 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 Scott County: 13.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 471 truck crashes since 2015, with 199 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63774 happened on SR-77 (2), SR-25 (1) and Sr-N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63774 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 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 63774 at a glance
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,558 |
| Home ownership | 20% |
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 63774
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63774?
Since 2015, 471 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (199 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63774?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63774?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63774 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Scott County records 107.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63774?
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.