Uplands Park, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uplands Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Uplands Park 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 has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Uplands Park: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Uplands Park: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis city since 2015: 2,085 people were injured and 61 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Uplands Park since 2015; patterns below come from St. Louis city as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Uplands Park with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-270 (15), I-44 (8) and I-55 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Uplands Park 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 15 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
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 |
Uplands Park at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,606 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 186 a year in the 1990s and 240 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Uplands Park
How common are truck crashes in Uplands Park?
Since 2015, 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis city (2,085 injured, 61 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Uplands Park?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Uplands Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Uplands Park?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Uplands Park?
Since 2015, St. Louis city has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Uplands Park compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis city has 94.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Uplands Park?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.