Lake St. Louis, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake St. Louis: 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
4 of 247 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lake St. Louis compares with Missouri
Lake St. Louis against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake St. Louis stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake St. Louis | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lake St. Louis has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lake St. Louis: I-70 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lake St. Louis.
Overview
Lake St. Louis has recorded 247 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake St. Louis is I-70, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), SR-94 (2) and Sr-D (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Lake St. Louis fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Lake St. Louis
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 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 (Lake St. Louis) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 115 |
| Is 64 | 71 |
| Cst Lake St Louis Blvd | 8 |
| Cst Hawk Ridge Trail | 5 |
| Cst Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 4 |
| Rp 104090 | 3 |
| Mo 364 | 3 |
| Rp 104082 | 2 |
Lake St. Louis at a glance
| Population | 19,160 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,241 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63367) | $137,648 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63367) | $409,178 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake St. Louis 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 | — | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | +152% | 3.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 26. 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 Lake St. Louis
How many truck accidents are there in Lake St. Louis?
Lake St. Louis has had 247 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake St. Louis?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake St. Louis since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake St. Louis?
Truck crashes in Lake St. Louis peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake St. Louis?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake St. Louis since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lake St. Louis compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 110.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake St. Louis, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake St. Louis?
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.