ZIP 63962 (Rombauer, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63962: 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 |
Butler County has lower values than Missouri for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Butler County at a glance: 1 in 31 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 493 crashes involving commercial trucks in Butler County since 2015: 236 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Sr-B (1) and Sr-Ww (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 63962 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
| Sr-Ww | 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 63962 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 63962
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63962?
493 truck crashes have been reported in Butler County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 236 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63962?
US-60 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63962 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63962?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Butler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63962?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63962 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 99.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butler County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63962?
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.