ZIP 63820 (Anniston, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mississippi 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
1 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mississippi County compares with Missouri
Mississippi County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mississippi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mississippi County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 236.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Mississippi County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mississippi County: March worst month: 25.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mississippi County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 25.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (18.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-77 (1) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63820 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 33.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 6 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| Is 57 | 229 |
| US-60 | 33 |
| Mo 105 | 11 |
| US-62 | 10 |
| Mo 80 | 8 |
| Mo 77 | 5 |
| Mo 102 | 4 |
| Rt B | 4 |
ZIP 63820 at a glance
| Population | 249 |
| Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mississippi 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -39% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +67% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +107% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63820
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63820?
326 truck crashes have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63820?
Since 2015, I-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63820: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63820?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 25.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63820?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63820 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 236.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63820?
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.