ZIP 63901 (Poplar Bluff, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butler 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
16 of 493 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Missouri
Butler County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Butler County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Butler County: 1 in 31 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 493 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63901 is US-67, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (4), SR-53 (2) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63901 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 188 |
| US-60 | 57 |
| Mo 53 | 42 |
| Bu 67 | 32 |
| US-160 | 17 |
| Mo 51 | 12 |
| Bu 60 | 8 |
| Rt B | 7 |
ZIP 63901 at a glance
| Population | 35,324 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,152 |
| Median home value | $151,635 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 38 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | -54% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +75% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +39% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 63901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63901?
493 truck crashes have been reported in Butler County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 236 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63901?
US-67 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63901 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63901?
June has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Butler County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63901 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Butler County records 99.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63901?
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.