ZIP 63821 (Arbyrd, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dunklin 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
9 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunklin County compares with Missouri
Dunklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Dunklin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Dunklin County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Dunklin County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63821 happened on US-412 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63821 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunklin County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dunklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 90 |
| Mo 25 | 41 |
| Mo 53 | 21 |
| Mo 164 | 8 |
| Rt Nn | 7 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| Mo 84 | 6 |
| Rt F | 5 |
ZIP 63821 at a glance
| Population | 616 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,238 |
| Median home value | $55,884 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunklin 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 | 23 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -42% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 17 | +31% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +24% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63821?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Dunklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 147 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63821?
Truck crashes in Dunklin County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63821?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunklin County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63821 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dunklin County has 81.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63821?
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.