Desloge, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Desloge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Desloge and St. Francois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Francois County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, St. Francois County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Francois County: June 13.6% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
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.
Desloge had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Francois County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Desloge is US-67, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-8 (2), CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1) and CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Desloge fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francois County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 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 |
Desloge at a glance
| Population | 4,836 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,657 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63653) | $38,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63653) | $60,629 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Desloge
How common are truck crashes in Desloge?
St. Francois County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 198 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Desloge?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Desloge since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Desloge?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in St. Francois County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Desloge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Francois County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Desloge compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
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 Desloge?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.