St. Louis County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Louis County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis County compares with Missouri
St. Louis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
St. Louis County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Louis County: I-270 deadliest road: 20 fatal truck crashes in St. Louis County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis County since 2015: 3,619 people were injured and 111 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in St. Louis County is I-270, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (11), I-70 (6) and I-64 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 214 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. Louis County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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. Louis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Louis County) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 20 |
| I-44 | 11 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis County) |
|---|---|
| Is 270 | 1,585 |
| Is 44 | 830 |
| Is 70 | 808 |
| Is 64 | 430 |
| Mo 141 | 233 |
| Is 55 | 211 |
| Is 170 | 170 |
| US-67 | 114 |
St. Louis County at a glance
| Population | 992,929 |
| Land area | 508.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,955 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $93,939 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis 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 | 422 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 361 | -14% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 469 | +30% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 655 | +40% | 9.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 422 to 655. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Louis County
ZIP codes in St. Louis County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Louis County
How many truck accidents are there in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County has had 7,484 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,619 people and killing 111.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in St. Louis County?
NHTSA data shows I-270 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes in St. Louis County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Louis County?
Truck crashes in St. Louis County peak in June, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Louis County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 214 reported crashes in St. Louis County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does St. Louis County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. Louis County?
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.