ZIP 63960 (Puxico, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63960: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stoddard 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
8 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stoddard County compares with Missouri
Stoddard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stoddard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Stoddard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Stoddard County: October 11.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stoddard County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63960 since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr-Ww (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63960 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-Ww | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 128 |
| Mo 25 | 56 |
| Mo 114 | 14 |
| Mo 51 | 11 |
| Rt Y | 10 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
ZIP 63960 at a glance
| Population | 3,204 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,875 |
| Median home value | $142,693 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stoddard 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +52% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63960
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63960?
362 truck crashes have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63960?
October has the most truck crashes in Stoddard County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63960?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Stoddard County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63960 compared with Missouri?
Stoddard County records 110.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63960?
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.