ZIP 64637 (Cowgill, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64637: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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
1 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Missouri
Caldwell County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Caldwell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Caldwell County: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64637 since 2015: Sr-Hh (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64637 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr-Hh | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 124 |
| Mo 13 | 11 |
| Mo 116 | 9 |
| Rt A | 7 |
| Crd Barwick Dr | 2 |
| Crd Crow Rd | 1 |
| Crd Des Moines Rd | 1 |
| Crd Far West Dr | 1 |
ZIP 64637 at a glance
| Population | 492 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,944 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +100% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +34% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64637
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64637?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64637?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64637?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64637 compared with Missouri?
Caldwell County records 158.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64637?
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.