ZIP 63879 (Wardell, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63879: 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.
The headline for Pemiscot County: 22.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 688 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pemiscot County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% 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 63879 is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-162 (1) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63879 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pemiscot County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pemiscot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| Sr-B | 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 63879 at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,083 |
| Median home value | $59,789 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 63879
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63879?
Pemiscot County has had 688 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63879?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63879: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63879?
Truck crashes in Pemiscot County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63879?
Since 2015, Pemiscot County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63879 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Pemiscot County records 416.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63879?
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.