Glen Echo Park, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glen Echo Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glen Echo Park 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 |
Compared with Missouri, St. Louis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Glen Echo Park at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 19 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Glen Echo Park since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Glen Echo Park since 2015, this page uses St. Louis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Glen Echo Park is I-70, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-270 (15), I-44 (8) and I-55 (6).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Glen Echo Park 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 County
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 | 6 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-64 | 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 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 |
Glen Echo Park at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,625 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63121) | $42,701 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63121) | $98,951 |
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 Glen Echo Park
How many truck crashes happen in Glen Echo Park?
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis County (3,619 injured, 111 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Glen Echo Park?
I-70 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Glen Echo Park since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Glen Echo Park?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glen Echo Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 214 reported crashes in St. Louis County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Glen Echo Park compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Glen Echo 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.