ZIP 63823 (Bertrand, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63823: 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 runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mississippi County: March 25.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mississippi County. They injured 152 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 18.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63823 is I-57, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (3), US-60 (2) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63823 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mississippi County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 9 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 63823 at a glance
| Population | 1,434 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,656 |
| Median home value | $107,870 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63823
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63823?
Mississippi County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63823?
NHTSA data shows I-57 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63823 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63823?
The worst month is March: 25.8% of truck crashes in Mississippi County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63823?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mississippi County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63823 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 236.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63823?
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.