St. Francois County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Francois County: 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
9 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francois County compares with Missouri
St. Francois County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francois County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
St. Francois County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Francois County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francois County. They injured 198 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1), CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for St. Francois County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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. Francois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Francois County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Sr-Oo | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francois County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 147 |
| Mo 32 | 19 |
| Cst Karsch Blvd | 17 |
| Mo 8 | 17 |
| Mo 221 | 12 |
| Rt K | 12 |
| Rt Oo | 8 |
| Rt Dd | 7 |
St. Francois County at a glance
| Population | 67,503 |
| Land area | 451.9 sq mi |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francois 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +32% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about St. Francois County
How many truck crashes happen in St. Francois County?
411 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francois County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 198 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Francois County?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in St. Francois County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Francois County?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Francois County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Francois County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Francois County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in St. Francois County compared with Missouri?
St. Francois County records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Francois County?
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.