Wentzville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wentzville: 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
5 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wentzville compares with Missouri
Wentzville against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wentzville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wentzville | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Wentzville is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wentzville: 1 in 97 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wentzville since 2015: 147 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-61 (4), Sr-D (2) and Bryan Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Wentzville 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.
- 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 Wentzville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wentzville) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 249 |
| US-61 | 37 |
| Cst Wentzville Pkwy | 19 |
| Rt A | 17 |
| Cst W Pearce Blvd | 13 |
| Is 64 | 12 |
| Cst Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt Z | 9 |
Wentzville at a glance
| Population | 48,646 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,239 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63385) | $112,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63385) | $344,334 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wentzville 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 | 19 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +27% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 34 | +39% | 3.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Wentzville
How many truck accidents are there in Wentzville?
432 truck crashes have been reported in Wentzville since 2015, with 8 deaths and 147 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wentzville?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wentzville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wentzville?
June has the most truck crashes in Wentzville, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wentzville?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wentzville since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wentzville compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wentzville, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wentzville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.