St. Charles County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Charles County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Charles County compares with Missouri
St. Charles County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Charles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 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) | 23.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, St. Charles County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Charles County: I-70 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes in St. Charles County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Charles County. They injured 1,213 people and killed 43.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads in St. Charles County with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-94 (3), I-64 (2) and Sr-D (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is June, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for St. Charles County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Charles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Charles County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 16 |
| SR-94 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Charles County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 1,341 |
| Is 64 | 198 |
| US-61 | 134 |
| Mo 94 | 105 |
| Mo 370 | 81 |
| Mo 364 | 40 |
| Mo 79 | 39 |
| Cst Mexico Rd | 34 |
St. Charles County at a glance
| Population | 423,726 |
| Land area | 560.5 sq mi |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $107,064 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Charles 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 | 120 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 176 | +22% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 264 | +50% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 264. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Charles County
ZIP codes in St. Charles County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Charles County
How many truck accidents are there in St. Charles County?
Since 2015, 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Charles County (1,213 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Charles County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes in St. Charles County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Charles County?
Truck crashes in St. Charles County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Charles County?
Since 2015, St. Charles County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in St. Charles County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Charles County?
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.