Berkeley, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkeley: 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 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley compares with Missouri
Berkeley against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 296.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Berkeley sits below Missouri on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Berkeley at a glance: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berkeley. They injured 226 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Berkeley with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-270 (15), Hall St (3) and SR-141 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Berkeley fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Berkeley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 17 |
| I-270 | 15 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 148 |
| Is 170 | 42 |
| Cst Airport Rd | 16 |
| Cst North Hanley Rd | 14 |
| Mo 115 | 10 |
| Cst James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 8 |
| Rp 229781 | 5 |
| Rp 6185 | 5 |
Berkeley at a glance
| Population | 8,058 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,624 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63134) | $44,680 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63134) | $91,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley 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 | — | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +32% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +137% | 9.0 |
In the 2000s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berkeley
How many truck crashes happen in Berkeley?
294 truck crashes have been reported in Berkeley since 2015, with 7 deaths and 226 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Berkeley?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Berkeley since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Berkeley?
June has the most truck crashes in Berkeley, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Berkeley?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berkeley since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Berkeley compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 296.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Berkeley, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Berkeley?
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.