Goose Creek Lake, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goose Creek Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goose Creek Lake 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
St. Francois County at a glance: June 13.6% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Francois County since 2015: 198 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Goose Creek Lake since 2015; patterns below come from St. Francois County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Goose Creek Lake happened on I-55 (1) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Goose Creek Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Goose Creek Lake at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63036) | $58,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63036) | $177,233 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goose Creek Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Goose Creek Lake?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Goose Creek Lake?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in St. Francois County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goose Creek Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Francois County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Goose Creek Lake 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Goose Creek Lake?
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.