Hanley Hills, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hanley Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hanley Hills 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).
Hanley Hills at a glance: I-270 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hanley Hills: 18 since 2015.
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 0 truck crashes were reported in Hanley Hills 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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-270 leads within 10 miles of Hanley Hills with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (17), I-44 (10) and I-55 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 214 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in 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 Hanley Hills fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-270 | 18 |
| I-70 | 17 |
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-55 | 7 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 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 |
Hanley Hills at a glance
| Population | 1,964 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5,471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63133) | $39,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63133) | $67,592 |
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 Hanley Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Hanley Hills?
7,484 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, with 111 deaths and 3,619 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hanley Hills?
I-270 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hanley Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hanley Hills?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hanley Hills?
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 Hanley Hills compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hanley Hills?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.