West Alton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Alton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Alton 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 West Alton: I-270 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Alton since 2015.
Overview
St. Charles County has recorded 3,013 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,213 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
West Alton had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Charles County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-67 (7), SR-3 (3) and Riverview Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 West Alton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-270 | 9 |
| US-67 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Riverview Dr | 2 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| Sr-H | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Hall St | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| South Moreland Rd | 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 |
West Alton at a glance
| Population | 353 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63386) | $110,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63386) | $147,821 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 264. 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 West Alton
How many truck accidents are there in West Alton?
3,013 truck crashes have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,213 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Alton?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Alton: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Alton?
Truck crashes in St. Charles County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Alton?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does West Alton compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Alton?
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.