ZIP 64863 (South West City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64863: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDonald 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 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 64863: SR-43 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64863: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonald County. They injured 133 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64863 is SR-43, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64863 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonald County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
ZIP 64863 at a glance
| Population | 1,586 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,906 |
| Median home value | $122,174 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64863
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64863?
McDonald County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64863?
NHTSA data shows SR-43 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64863 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64863?
August has the most truck crashes in McDonald County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64863?
Since 2015, McDonald County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64863 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
McDonald County records 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64863?
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.