ZIP 63939 (Fairdealing, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63939: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ripley 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
5 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ripley County compares with Missouri
Ripley County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ripley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ripley County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Ripley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Missouri on garbage-truck share.
Ripley County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.8%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ripley County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (16.0%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63939 happened on US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63939 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ripley County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 30 |
| Mo 21 | 12 |
| Mo 142 | 10 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Crd 142E-20 | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
| Crd 160-E12 | 1 |
ZIP 63939 at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,125 |
| Median home value | $128,974 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Ripley 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +13% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63939
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63939?
Ripley County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63939?
Truck crashes in Ripley County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63939?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Ripley County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63939 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ripley County has 62.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63939?
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.