New Melle, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Melle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Melle 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 New Melle: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Melle: 8 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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in New Melle since 2015, this page uses St. Charles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by Sr-D (2), Bryan Rd (1) and CR-ARCHER (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 New Melle fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 St. Charles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| Summer Rain Dr | 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 |
New Melle at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 323 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63365) | $53,542 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Melle
How many truck accidents are there in New Melle?
3,013 truck crashes have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,213 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New Melle?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Melle since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Melle?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Charles County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Melle?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does New Melle compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
St. Charles County records 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Melle?
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.