Augusta, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Augusta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Augusta and St. Charles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Charles 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 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 |
St. Charles County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Augusta: I-44 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Augusta.
Overview
St. Charles County has recorded 3,013 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,213 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 1 truck crash reported in Augusta since 2015, this page uses St. Charles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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-44 leads within 10 miles of Augusta with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Sr-D (2), SR-47 (1) and Sr-Tt (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is June, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Augusta fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 St. Charles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Augusta at a glance
| Population | 268 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 301 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63332) | $146,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63332) | $385,037 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Augusta
How common are truck crashes in Augusta?
3,013 truck crashes have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,213 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Augusta?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Augusta since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Augusta?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Charles County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Augusta?
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 Augusta compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Charles County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Augusta?
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.