Ellisville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellisville and St. Louis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Louis County numbers.
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).
The headline for Ellisville: I-44 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ellisville.
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Ellisville since 2015; patterns below come from St. Louis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Ellisville with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-270 (6), I-64 (5) and Sr-Lp 44 (3).
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%).
They recorded 1.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ellisville fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton Rd | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 1 |
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 |
Ellisville at a glance
| Population | 10,359 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,373 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63011) | $124,454 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63011) | $400,603 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellisville
How many truck crashes happen in Ellisville?
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 Ellisville?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ellisville: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellisville?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ellisville?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ellisville compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ellisville?
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.