Villa Ridge, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Villa Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Villa Ridge and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Villa Ridge: I-44 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Villa Ridge since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,643 truck crashes since 2015, with 675 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Villa Ridge since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-47 (2), CR-OLD Us 50 (1) and Sr-Ah (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (19%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Villa Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Us 50 | 1 |
| Sr-Ah | 1 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
Villa Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63089) | $72,731 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63089) | $206,785 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 150. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Villa Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Villa Ridge?
1,643 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 64 deaths and 675 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Villa Ridge?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Villa Ridge: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Villa Ridge?
June has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Villa Ridge?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Villa Ridge compared with Missouri?
Franklin County records 131.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Villa Ridge?
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.