Foristell, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Foristell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Foristell 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.
Foristell at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Foristell since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Charles County since 2015: 1,213 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 93 truck crashes reported in Foristell since 2015, this page uses St. Charles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Foristell with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-61 (4), CR-ARCHER (1) and E Pitman Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Foristell 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-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-70 | 8 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| Sor 70 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-D | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-W | 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 |
Foristell at a glance
| Population | 751 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63348) | $115,661 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63348) | $386,375 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 120 a year in the 1990s and 264 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Foristell
How many truck crashes happen in Foristell?
St. Charles County has had 3,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,213 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Foristell?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Foristell since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Foristell?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in St. Charles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Foristell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in St. Charles County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Foristell compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Charles County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Foristell?
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.