Bridgeton, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeton: 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
18 of 509 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bridgeton compares with Missouri
Bridgeton against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bridgeton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bridgeton | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 389.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Bridgeton is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Bridgeton: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgeton: 3.2 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Bridgeton has recorded 509 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-70 (13), SR-141 (3) and SR-180 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Bridgeton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bridgeton.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bridgeton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 14 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| North Hanley Rd | 1 |
| SR-370 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bridgeton) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 130 |
| Is 270 | 74 |
| Mo 370 | 70 |
| Cst St Charles Rock Rd | 32 |
| Mo 180 | 30 |
| Mo 141 | 29 |
| US-67 | 21 |
| Rp 6389 | 14 |
Bridgeton at a glance
| Population | 11,301 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 777 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63044) | $77,819 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63044) | $240,425 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bridgeton 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 | 17 | — | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +90% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 46 | +40% | 9.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 2000s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeton
How common are truck crashes in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton has had 509 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bridgeton?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgeton: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bridgeton?
The worst month is July: 12.8% of truck crashes in Bridgeton happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bridgeton?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bridgeton since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bridgeton compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Bridgeton has 389.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bridgeton?
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.