Weldon Spring Heights, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weldon Spring Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weldon Spring Heights 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.
The headline for Weldon Spring Heights: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Weldon Spring Heights: 8 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Weldon Spring Heights 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Weldon Spring Heights is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (4), SR-94 (2) and Sr-D (2).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Weldon Spring Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton Rd | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
Weldon Spring Heights at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63304) | $114,442 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63304) | $350,122 |
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 Weldon Spring Heights
How common are truck crashes in Weldon Spring Heights?
St. Charles County has had 3,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,213 people and killing 43.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Weldon Spring Heights?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weldon Spring Heights: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Weldon Spring Heights?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Charles County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Weldon Spring Heights?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in St. Charles County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Weldon Spring Heights compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Weldon Spring Heights?
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.