ZIP 63877 (Steele, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63877: 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 has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pemiscot County at a glance: 22.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.7% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pemiscot County. They injured 285 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63877 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Sr-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63877 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.9% 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
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 | 5 |
| 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 63877 at a glance
| Population | 2,816 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,923 |
| Median home value | $146,008 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63877
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63877?
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pemiscot County (285 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63877?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63877 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63877?
Truck crashes in Pemiscot County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63877?
Since 2015, Pemiscot County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63877 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pemiscot County has 416.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63877?
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.