Flordell Hills, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flordell Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flordell Hills and St. Louis city, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Louis city 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 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis city compares with Missouri
St. Louis city against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis city | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Louis city sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Flordell Hills: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Flordell Hills: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Louis city. They injured 2,085 people and killed 61.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Flordell Hills since 2015, this page uses St. Louis city numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). It is followed by I-270 (16), I-44 (8) and I-55 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Flordell Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis city.
- 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. Louis city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 19 |
| I-270 | 16 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis city) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 498 |
| Is 44 | 391 |
| Is 55 | 262 |
| Is 64 | 125 |
| Cst Hall St | 119 |
| Cst Kingshighway Blvd | 111 |
| Cst Broadway | 106 |
| Cst Riverview Dr | 60 |
Flordell Hills at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5,748 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63120) | $35,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63120) | $55,324 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis city 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 | 186 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 141 | -24% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 223 | +58% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 240 | +8% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 186 to 240. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flordell Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Flordell Hills?
3,034 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, with 61 deaths and 2,085 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Flordell Hills?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Flordell Hills: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in Flordell Hills?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flordell Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in St. Louis city since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Flordell Hills compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
St. Louis city records 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Flordell Hills?
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.