ZIP 63841 (Dexter, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stoddard 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
8 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stoddard County compares with Missouri
Stoddard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stoddard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Stoddard County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stoddard County: October 11.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stoddard County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63841 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln (1), SR-25 (1), Sr-H (1), Sr-Ww (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| Sr-Ww | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 128 |
| Mo 25 | 56 |
| Mo 114 | 14 |
| Mo 51 | 11 |
| Rt Y | 10 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
ZIP 63841 at a glance
| Population | 13,191 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,607 |
| Median home value | $162,947 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stoddard 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +52% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 63841
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63841?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stoddard County (185 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63841?
Truck crashes in Stoddard County peak in October, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63841?
Since 2015, Stoddard County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63841 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stoddard County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63841?
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.