ZIP 63801 (Sikeston, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63801: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 63801: I-57 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63801: 4 since 2015.
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%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-57 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63801 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (3), US-60 (3) and Sr-Hh (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-57 | 4 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 63801 at a glance
| Population | 22,027 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,698 |
| Median home value | $157,008 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 63801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63801?
471 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 199 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63801?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63801?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63801?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63801 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 107.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63801?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.