Terre du Lac, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terre du Lac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Terre du Lac 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 runs above Missouri on 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
St. Francois County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 198 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Terre du Lac since 2015, this page uses St. Francois County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of Terre du Lac with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (2), US-67 (2) and CR-HILLSBORO Rd (1).
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 Terre du Lac fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francois County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-HILLSBORO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Terre du Lac at a glance
| Land area | 7.0 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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Terre du Lac
How many truck crashes happen in Terre du Lac?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francois County (198 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Terre du Lac?
Since 2015, SR-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Terre du Lac: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Terre du Lac?
The worst month is June: 13.6% of truck crashes in St. Francois County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Terre du Lac?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francois County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Terre du Lac compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Francois County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Terre du Lac?
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.