ZIP 63830 (Caruthersville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pemiscot 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
4 of 688 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pemiscot County compares with Missouri
Pemiscot County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pemiscot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pemiscot County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 416.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Pemiscot County sits below Missouri 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 Pemiscot County: 22.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Pemiscot County has recorded 688 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63830 is I-55, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-155 (1) and Sr-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63830 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pemiscot County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pemiscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| I-155 | 1 |
| Sr-U | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pemiscot County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 485 |
| US-412 | 40 |
| Is 155 | 28 |
| Mo 84 | 17 |
| Rt U | 14 |
| Rt D | 9 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| Mo 164 | 5 |
ZIP 63830 at a glance
| Population | 6,118 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,979 |
| Median home value | $146,070 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pemiscot 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 | 42 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 32 | -24% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 48 | +49% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 57 | +19% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63830?
Pemiscot County has had 688 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63830?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63830 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63830?
Truck crashes in Pemiscot County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63830?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63830 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pemiscot County has 416.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63830?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.