ZIP 63956 (Patterson, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63956: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
2 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Wayne County compares with Missouri
Wayne County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Wayne County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wayne County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 45 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 63956.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63956 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- With 10.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 67 |
| Mo 34 | 18 |
| Mo 49 | 11 |
| Rt D | 6 |
| Rt A | 5 |
| Mo 143 | 2 |
| Mo 172 | 2 |
| Rt P | 2 |
ZIP 63956 at a glance
| Population | 770 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,146 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | -34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +53% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63956
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63956?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63956?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in March, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63956?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63956 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 108.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63956?
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.